federal prosecutor. earlier this year it was revealed that the switches in 2.6 million gm cars including the chevy cobalt could be unintentionally knocked into the accessory position while driving. that sometimes causes the engine to be shut off enabli disabling airbags, power steergs and brake. >> one georgia couple believes their daughter's death was caused by the defect. before the recall they settled with gm but now they're trying to take the auto giant to court over it claiming they were deceived. >> i would gladly give my last breath just to hug her and tell her i love her one more time. just one more time. >> reporter: march 10th, 2010, was brooke melton's 29th birthday. >> i kept thinking that this is not possible. it's her birthday. it can't -- this can't have