General Motors has just announced a new recall.  They have recalled over 200,000 vehicles.  Apparently these vehicles have oil leaks that are a potential threat for fires.

The GM recall is for Pontiac Grand Prix GPD, and Buick Regal GS models, years 97’-2003.

According to GM, if the driver of these models hits the brakes hard, oil might leak on the exhaust manifold.  Up to date, there are a reported 267 cases of fires, as well as six injured people.

General Motors claims that the vehicles are perfectly safe to drive, however, motorists should try to avoid parking in carports or garages.

GM assures that they will notify owners of these models when they have parts available to remedy the problem.

Unfortunately, recalls are prevalent in modern vehicles.  Consumers never really know when their cars might fail.  Motorists should protect themselves, in the case of unforeseen repair costs, by purchasing new car warranties.