General Motors Recalls 1.3 Million Compact Cars Over Steering Faults – General Motors, a Detroit-based giant automotive company, confirms it’s recalling 1.3 million compact cars sold in North America over the past five years due to problems with power-steering functions.

The recall includes Chevrolet Cobalts sold between 2005 and 2010 and 2007-2010, Pontiac G5s sold in the U.S., as well as 2005-2006, Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada and 2005-2006 and Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico.

It was explained that the power-steering assist in those models can sometimes fail, GM said, adding that the cars are safe to drive. But the problem is, at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour, however, steering can be difficult.

A remedy is still being developed and customers will be alerted when the fix is finalized, GM said

“After our in-depth investigation, we found that this is a condition that takes time to develop. It tends to occur in older models out of warranty,” said Jamie Hresko, GM’s vice president of quality. “Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers’ peace of mind.”

The problem started last January 27, in an investigation made by the US safety officials after complaints that included 14 crashes and one caseinjury.

U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation on Jan. 27 into approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States after receiving more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures.

General Motor is considered as the first of the major automakers to post its February US sales results on Tuesday, handing in an 11.5% rise from a year ago.