General Motors recalls over 270,000 cars in US over rearview camera issue

GM is recalling 271,770 cars in the U.S. due to a rearview camera defect, according to the NHTSA. The action is a regulatory safety recall that will drive repair/warranty costs and modest reputational risk; the financial hit is likely limited relative to GM's scale but could pressure the stock modestly in the near term.

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GM is recalling 271,770 cars in the U.S. due to a rearview camera defect, according to the NHTSA. The action is a regulatory safety recall that will drive repair/warranty costs and modest reputational risk; the financial hit is likely limited relative to GM's scale but could pressure the stock modestly in the near term.