The DEADLIEST Car Recall in History

A $2 car part… over 100 lives lost… and the deadliest automotive recall in U.S. history This documentary breaks down the shocking truth behind the GM Ignition Switch Recall, widely considered the most deadly car recall ever recorded. Millions of drivers were unknowingly sitting behind the wheel of vehicles that could shut off mid-drive, kill the engine, disable airbags, and leave them helpless in a crash In this video, we cover: How the ignition switch defect actually worked Why the recall is considered the most deadly in history When GM first discovered the issue Why no recall happened for over a decade Real-life tragedies caused by the defect The lawsuits, investigations, and corporate cover-up How a small part led to massive loss of life Which vehicles were affected and why some are still dangerous today Millions of Chevy Cobalts, Saturn Ions, Pontiac G5s, and other GM cars were recalled — but not before a confirmed 124 people were killed, and hundreds more seriously injured This is the story of how one of the world’s biggest car companies allowed a deadly defect to stay on the road for years… and how a quiet ignition switch became the most deadly recall ever issued