General Motors Company LLC, commonly known as GM, is an American multinational holding corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. GM through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures markets and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts and sells financial services. In 2013 GM has recalled nearly 15,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans to check for faulty wiring harnesses that could cause a fire.

On 2013 Malibus equipped with optional power front seats, GM said the wiring harness could wear against the seat frame, which could result in “sparking, flickering lights, melted wiring, smoke or a fire.” GM also said it is aware of two fires in unattended vehicles and “there are no known crashes or injuries” related to the condition.

This huge amount recall has a serious negative impact on the reputation for GM and made consumers question the safety level of using GM’s vehicles. In recent years GM is not the only vehicle businesses that recall their product because of inferior quality components. Recalling inferior vehicle is an action the business taking responsibility of consumers. However, compare with taking action after accident happened, it is more important that vehicle manufactures ensure the quality and safety level of their products before the product selling in the market.

Resource:

http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/11/15/GM-recalls-15000-Malibu-sedans-for-fire-threat.aspx