GM Recalling Chevrolet Sonic to check for missing brake pads

[dquarasr2]

My submission for 2011 "Captain Obvious" award (just under the wire for 2011!):

From Autoweek's daily feed:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/201..._missing_brake_pads&utm_campaign=awdailydrive

General Motors is recalling 4,296 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact models to inspect for missing brake pads. The missing part could lengthen the stopping distance, potentially contributing to a crash, the company said today in a statement.

Gee, ya think?

 

[alum04org]

Just.............. wow.

 

[Russ]

Close enough for government work.

 

[JohnJW]

Did these actually sell? Or are they recalling them back from the dealer. I don't get how that could get past many people to an eventual customer.

And if your a customer who bought one, how did you drive it without pads and than decide thats the car for you?