Turbo Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky under investigation

ASSOCIATED PRESS • March 10, 2008

WASHINGTON -- The government is investigating whether 2008 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky sports roadsters with turbo engines have enough brake power assist.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 40 complaints alleging that drivers need to press down hard on the brakes to stop the vehicle after its started. The problem has been occurring in driveways or parking lots.

NHTSA says they’re aware of one crash that may be linked to the case. The agency has opened a preliminary inquiry into the issue.

The investigation covers 20,000 2008 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky vehicles with 2.0 liter turbo engines.
General Motors Corp. spokeswoman Carolyn Markey says the automaker is fully cooperating with the investigation.

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