Report-Maruti Issues Global Recall For 2 Million Cars
Japans Suzuki Motor Corp reported to recall 2 million cars, a record for the manufacturer, counting the WagonR and Swift models to restore the ignition switch after reports of fumes being exuding from the erroneous part.
Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp reported to recall 2 million cars, a record for the manufacturer, counting the WagonR and Swift models to restore the ignition switch after reports of fumes being exuding from the erroneous part. The measure broadens a recall for 168,000 vehicles that were delivered on March 31 carrying the same fault after reports of burning or smoking ignition switches on 30 vehicles in Japan, 18 of which were police cars.
Considering the latest recall are 1,873,000 models across nine variants in Japan. These cover the Chevrolet Cruze it builds for General Motors Co, the AZ-Wagon and Carol models sold under Mazda Motor Corp's brand, and Suzuki's Alto, WagonR and Swift models manufactured between 1998 and 2009. There were 67 registration of smoking ignition switches, Suzuki said in a filing with Japan's transport ministry.
The recall also takes care of 133,700 Swift, Alto, Chevy Cruze and other models in overseas markets such as Australia and Europe, a Suzuki official said. There is no injury reported from the fault and there have been no reports of smoking or burning ignition switches outside Japan, as reported Suzuki refused to bring the estimate required financially regarding outcome of the recall.