Maruti Suzuki India today announced a recall of more than 16,000 units of the Baleno premium hatchback and the WagonR mid-level hatchback over a suspected faulty fuel pump motor.
The company will recall 11,851 units of the Baleno and 4,190 units the WagonR manufactured between July 30, 2019, and November 1, 20l9.
“It is suspected that there is a possible defect in a part of fuel pump motor, which in a rare case may lead to engine stalling or engine starting issue,” Maruti said in an official statement.
The country’s largest carmaker will contact the affected vehicle owners via its authorised dealer workshops to replace the part.
Maruti said that the affected part will be replaced free of cost.
For reference, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Maruti Suzuki WagonR are the two largest-selling cars in India.
In the current fiscal, from April to February, Maruti has sold 180,018 units of the Baleno and 183,810 units of the WagonR.
While the Baleno is now priced between Rs 6.66 lakh and Rs 9.88 lakh (ex-showroom), the WagonR sits in the price bracket of Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
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