GM recalls 81K Malibus, Pontiacs for power steering problem

NEW YORK —General Motors is recalling more than 81,000 vehicles because of problems that can cause power steering to fail.

The recall covers certain Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx and Pontiac G6 vehicles with power steering from the 2006 and 2007 model years.

GM said a message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center and a chime will sound if power steering is lost. It said drivers can still maintain control, but that requires greater effort at low speeds.

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