Maruti Suzuki recalls over 16,000 cars. Here’s why

"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," Maruti Suzuki India stated.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker, on March 22 announced the recalling of 11,851 units of Baleno and 4,190 units of WagonR manufactured between July 30, 2019 and November 1, 2019.

The country's major carmaker said that a potential issue has been identified in a component of the fuel pump motor, which in rare instances may result in engine stalling or engine starting issues.

"It is suspected that there is a possible defect in a part of the fuel pump motor, which in a rare case may lead to engine stalling or engine starting," Maruti Suzuki India stated.

Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki authorised dealer workshops for replacement of the part, free of cost, in due course of time, the automobile company stated.

It is one of the largest recalls being undertaken by the company in recent times.

Maruti Suzuki India in July 2023 said it is recalling 87,599 units of S-Presso and Eeco models manufactured between July 5, 2021, and February 15, 2023, to check and replace faulty steering tie rod.

The automobile major was in the news on March 21 when Morgan Stanley assigned an 'overweight' call to it citing that a potential hybrid duty cut would bode well for the company.  The global brokerage house has assigned a price target of Rs 11,228. The company has breached the target price. Maruti shares topped the Rs 12,000 mark for the first time on March 20.

In a recent report, brokerage firm CLSA highlighted that Maruti would maintain the top position in the CNG PV segment with a 72 percent share.

Maruti Suzuki shares on March 22 ended 3.55 percent up, (or Rs 422.40) at Rs 1,2336.20 apiece on the BSE.