Article on CNNMoney this morning was discussing the “recall mania” of various autos that have been announced or are due shortly.

Toyota – brake/acceleration problem
Chevrolet – loss of power steering
Hyundai – door latch problems
Nissan – brake/guage issues
Mazda – seat heater

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amusing that a loss of power steering is considered a real safety hazard (as posted in the comment replies on CNNMoney)?  Cars continue to function without power steering (although I love my powered steering, I can continue to drive without it being a large danger).  Then you’ve got issues with cars randomly accelerating or won’t stop.  Let’s think about that one for a second.  Or the malfunctioning seat heater might burn your ass.

Suddenly, a relatively minor inconvenience is “proof” that GM is a shitty manufacturer?  Puh-lease.   Give me safety before convenience.