Japanese automakers issue car recalls

Japanese automakers Nissan, Daihatsu and Suzuki have announced the recall of thousands of vehicles, mostly in their home market.



Suzuki Motor is recalling 432,000 small vans in Japan because of a potential problem with air conditioning units.



Nissan\'s recall involves about 76,000 cars in Japan and more than 2,000 overseas due to a defect that may cause engine failure.



Some 60,000 Daihatsu vehicles are being recalled due to faulty airbags that could accidentally inflate.



The announcements come as 8.5 million Toyota vehicles are being recalled worldwide because of safety concerns.