Because GM didn't implement this simple fix when it learned about the problem, at least a dozen people have died in defective GM vehicles.
today's hearing is very personal to me, because I come from Michigan, the auto state, the auto capital of the world.
But in a briefing last week, Delphi told committee staff that these new switches also did not meet GM specifications.
In 2002 GM approved the use of faulty ignition switches in Cobalts, Ions, and other cars.
GM has known for years about this safety defect and has failed to take appropriate action to fix the problem.
General Motors has recalled 2.5 million vehicles due to a defective ignition switch.
I have a sad sense of deja vu as I sit here today.
we will follow the facts where they lead us.
Whoever you met with before is interesting but don't you now have to have comments from everybody with a proposed rule a...
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
We don't want to scare consumers to think, oh, if I take a generic, I may be taking something that is not as safe.