According to Reuters.com, GM is recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles from its consumers.
The recall applies to the following vehicles:
1997-2003 Buick Regal
1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina
1998-2003 Monte Carlo
1998-2003 Impala
1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
The issue is said to be engine oil that may be deposited on the exhaust manifold under hard braking.
Said issue could start a small fire and spread to a plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
“GM dealers will remove the plastic spark plug retention channel and install two new spark plug wire retainers free of charge.”
Full article: http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-autos/idUSTRE53D31P20090414