Suzuki is the latest automaker to be dealing with a recall over potentially life threatening issues with vehicles. According to the company, it is recalling some 26,000 midsize cars after it was discovered a daytime running light may overheat and possibly cause a fire.
The company is recalling the 2004-2006 model years of the Verona. This is in addition to an earlier recall of the Forenza and Rena models. The issue again puts the spotlight on car manufacturers as millions of vehicles have been recalled this year, with GM leading the way over its ignition switch default.
Ironically, all the Suzuki models in the recall were manufactured by General Motors in Korea. In documents filed by the company with American regulators it said a transistor in the light modules can overheat, which would melt the module and ignite a fire.
The company noted no fires have been reported as a result, and the recall is a precautionary one in order to avoid any injuries or harm.
Suzuki has not sold vehicles in the United States since 2012, after it filed for bankruptcy in the country.
2014 has been largely a year of recalls, with almost all car companies having some of their vehicles recalled due to safety concerns. Before Suzuki's recall, Tech Times reported Kia recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to an issue that could see the steering mechanism shut down.
The defect is a potentially deadly one. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), a plug that secures a pinion gear to the steering assembly could work its way loose due to improper application of thread-locking adhesive during the assembly process, and eventually cause the gear to separate. The driver could lose steering control and an accident could ensue.
The NHTSA said "Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture. A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away.
Like Suzuki, Kia has not reported any injuries as a result of the default. But Suzuki hopes to avoid any harm to its drivers and the recall is underway.
