Toyota recalls 6.5 million vehicles globally over window defect

Global auto major, Toyota has said it is recalling 6.5 million vehicles worldwide, over a power window glitch that presented a fire risk. Toyota said a driver's side power window master switch could short-circuit and cause parts to overheat and melt. 

The company said it had not received



reports of accidents tied to the defect, but one customer may have suffered a burn on the hand due to the problem. 

In recent months, Toyota has recalled nearly 10 million vehicles outfitted with defective air bags that have been linked to several deaths globally.