GM recalls vans over fault

General Motors is recalling about 5,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because of a faulty alternator.

The carmaker also halted sales of the vans. It also stopped production of them until it can fix the problem.

GM spokesman Alan Adler said there were no injuries related to the recall.

Purchasers of the recalled vans, built in February and March, are urged to stop driving them and park them outside away from buildings and other vehicles.

It is rare for a carmaker to halt sales because of a safety defect. GM’s decision to stop sales of the vans came two months after Toyota halted sales of eight models because of faulty accelerator pedals.