DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. said it is recalling more than 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans because they can develop oil leaks that can cause fires.

The Detroit automaker said Friday it is recalling the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS and Grand Prix GDP models with 3.8-liter supercharged V-6 engines.

During hard braking, oil can leak from the engine onto the exhaust manifold, and fires can start if the oil gets hot enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site.

GM said the cars are safe to drive, but drivers should not park them in garages or carports.

The problem has caused 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor and one moderate, Markey said. It also has caused 17 structure fires, GM said.

The company said owners will be notified when parts are available to fix the problem.