General Motors recall 40,000 vehicles - WLTZ 38 | Columbus Georgia Regional News & Community

(CNN) - General Motors has issued a recall for 40-thousand cars and SUV's because of a faulty fuel pump.

The recall affects these models:

• 2007 through 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

• 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

• 2007 through 2009 Pontiac G-5
  

• 2007 Pontiac Torrent

• 2007 Saturn Ion

GM says the fuel pumps in those vehicles could crack and cause a potentially dangerous fuel leak.

The vehicles were sold or registered in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas.

Owners can get a free replacement by contacting a GM dealer.