The risk of fire, Toyota recall 6.5 million vehicles

Toyota car models affected include the recall of the Yaris, Corolla and Camry. AP

Toyota said it would withdraw 6.5 million vehicles around the world due homemade window switch problem that can cause a fire hazard.



Of the 6.5 million vehicles that will be recall, 2.7 million units in North America, 1.2 million in Europe and 600,000 in Japan. The recalled occurred in a number of models, including the Yaris, Corolla and Camry.

In a written statement quoted by AFP news agency, Toyota reasoned recalled is done because there is a technical fault on the window button just next to the steering wheel.

The button called lubrication not consistently in the manufacturing process in the factory so that the risk of a short circuit or shorted. This causes some parts to overheat and melt.

"Melting could result in smoke and potentially cause a fire," said Toyota.

Allegedly affected cars manufactured between January 2005 until December 2010.

Withdrawal car window button because this is not the Toyota. In 2012, a Japanese automotive company it attracts 7.4 million vehicles worldwide because of similar problems.

Then, in 2014, as many as 6.5 million vehicles recalled because of potential problems airbags may not inflate in the event of an accident.

There are also a variety of errors on the part of the seat, steering wheel, and a starter. (cnn)