By The Numbers: GM's Faulty Ignition Switches

Here’s a look at all the numbers behind the ignition switch recall.

Jon Minnick, Associate Editor
May 18, 2015

Last week, the death toll from faulty ignition switches in small cars made by General Motors has reached 100. Here’s a look at all the numbers behind the ignition switch recall.  

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