Suzuki recalls GM-made small cars for fire problem

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-EXCITE

DETROIT (AP) — Suzuki is recalling more than 184,000 small cars in the U.S. because the steering columns can catch fire.

The recall covers Forenza models from 2004 through 2008 and Reno models from 2005 through 2008. Both vehicles were made for Suzuki by General Motors.

The Japanese automaker says the headlamp switch or daytime running light modules can overheat, melt and catch fire on the left side of the steering column.

The company will notify owners and fix the problem for free. It hasn't scheduled the repairs yet.

FULL story at link.


Read more: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20140523/suzuki-recall-b36cced878.html

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FILE - This undated file photo provided by Suzuki shows the 2005 Reno. Suzuki is recalling more than 184,000 small cars in the U.S. because the steering columns can catch fire. The recall covers Forenza models from 2004 through 2008 and Reno models from 2005 through 2008. Both vehicles were made for Suzuki by General Motors. (AP Photo/Suzuki, File)

[AtheistCrusader]

1. Wow, "steering column on fire" sounds like the start of a shitty day.

Or, a really good metal band name.

[happyslug]

2. When GM owned 20% of Suzuki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki

GM Owned 10% of Suzuki from 1998-2000, then increased that to 20% in 2000, then reduced it to 3% in 2006 and 0% in 2008.

[tofuandbeer]

3. :D I read that title wrong: I thought it was saying

Suzuki remembers GM made small cars for fire problem.
I had to re-read it a couple times, before my noggin figured it out.
(on my part)

[hughee99]

4. I wonder if the people at Suzuki are allowed to use "deathtrap," ''widow-maker" and "Hindenburg"

in their memos.

[EX500rider]

5. And they weren't really GM's either but crappy rebadged DaeWoo's.

....GM owned part of Daewoo also and made Suzuki sell the POS's I do believe.

[jmowreader]

6. Exactly...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_Lacetti