BMW drivers should take note. The German automaker recently issued a recall of nearly 1.3 million 5 Series and 6 Series vehicles across the globe. The move was made to address an electrical issue that could spark a fire, The New York Times reports.

The recall affects about 367,000 cars in the United States and is targeted at vehicles made between 2003 and 2010, so even if you've purchased a used BMW, your car may be included in the recall. At the heart of the issues is a bolt connection securing battery cables that could come loose. As a result, the manufacturer says the malfunctioning electrical system could cause the car not to start or spark a fire under extreme circumstances.

"The worst-case scenario is a fire," Thomas Plucinsky, a BMW spokesman, told the Times. "We are aware of one fire in the United States."

The recall comes as another similar announcement was made regarding some more recent models of General Motors cars. In this case, the 2012 versions of Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL SUVs have been recalled due to problems with steering. The automaker says that some gear pitman shafts may not have hardened correctly during the manufacturing process, which increases the chances that a driver could lose steering completely and crash, according to USA Today.

Paying attention to see if your car falls under certain recalls in an important part of staying safe on the road, and so too is staying on top of auto maintenance. New Jersey State Auto Auction's Total Car Care center is the place to go for motorists looking to keep their cars running smoothly. Thanks to a talented and knowledgeable staff of mechanics, you can ensure your car does not run into any problems on the road.