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<b>IGNITION SWITCH REDESIGN:</b> In an attempt to resolve its ‘cheap-feeling’ switches, GM redesigned its ignition switches. Unfortunately, the new switches led to at least 13 deaths, 50 crashes and several recalls. Image: <I>AP / Evan Vucci</i>
<b>IGNITION SWITCH REDESIGN:</b> In an attempt to resolve its ‘cheap-feeling’ switches, GM redesigned its ignition switches. Unfortunately, the new switches led to at least 13 deaths, 50 crashes and several recalls. Image: <I>AP / Evan Vucci</i>

DETROIT, Michigan - In 2014, Wheels24 reported that General Motors publicly acknowledged 13 deaths linked to its ignition switch defect.

The top US automaker remains under investigation for failing to recall affected vehicles for more than a decade, even after some in the company were aware of the defect.

In April 2015, issues surrounding GM's recall of 36 million vehicles worldwide for safety issues continue to haunt the company.

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