Mazda recalls 374,500 vehicles because of Takata inflators
Mazda recalls 374,500 total examples of the Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6, and RX-8 in the US to replace their passenger side Takata airbags that could rupture in an accident.
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# of Recalls | Component Affected | ||
2011 Mazda RX-8 | 3 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags | More Details |
2010 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags | More Details |
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 4 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags | More Details |
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline | More Details |
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 5 | Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline | More Details |
Mazda recalls 374,500 total examples of the Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6, and RX-8 in the US to replace their passenger side Takata airbags that could rupture in an accident.
Mazda is recalling over 472,000 vehicles in the US, with an expansion of its Takata airbag inflator recall. The models affected include the Mazda6, RX-8, Mazdaspeed6 and B-Series pickup.
Earlier this week a Reuters report indicated that Mazda was considering a nationwide expansion of its recall for vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators. The company has now confirmed said expansion, with the vehicle count jumping from 86,770 to 330,000 affected in the US.
Vehicle recalls have come in force recently. Honda expanded its front driver's side Takata airbag inflator recall nationwide to cover an estimated 5.4-million vehicles, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration added 19 notices to its database
Faulty Takata airbag inflators keep taking their toll on automakers. Mazda is the latest to be affected in the US by announcing a recall covering 18,050 Mazda6 and RX-8 models to replace the front, passenger-side airbags. Specifically, the campaign covers 18,000 Mazda6 units from the 2003 and 2004 model years built between May 29, 2002, and March 4
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