GM Daewoo Auto Recalling Nearly 59,000 Cars In S. Korea

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co., the third largest automaker in South Korea is recalling 58,696 vehicles. About 45,957 Winstorm and Winstorm Maxx SUVs are being recalled in South Korea due to a risk that steering wheels may become separated. About 135 Damas vehicles are being recalled because they failed to meet safety standards.

Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea recalled 47,000 vehicles last month due to possible problems with door latches. GM Daewoo was created in 2002 after GM bought Daewoo Motor Co. [Detroit News]