In another blow to General Motors they are being forced to recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles. The GM recall affects vehicles built between 1997 and 2003.

The reason for the recall is a potential threat of fires in the 3.8-liter V6 engines. The engines apparently have a problem with oil dipping into the exhaust system and starting a fire.

The models being recalled by GM include: 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues, 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, 1997-2003 Buick Regals and Monte Carlos and Impalas.

General Motors Corp. is recalling almost 1.5 million cars made between 1997 and 2003 because of possible engine fires, according to media reports Tuesday. The recall includes 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues, 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regals and 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte Carlos and Impalas, the reports said. The problem is related to the potential for oil drops to fall into the exhaust system and trigger a fire in the 3.8-liter V6 engine.