Mazda recalls more than 200 thousand cars with faulty airbags

A new recall related to faulty Takata airbags has forced Mazda Japan to continue recalling 205,377 vehicles to fix the problem.

Japanese car manufacturer Mazda recently issued a new recall notice for about 205,377 vehicles including CX-7 2007-2011, CX-9 2007-2011 and Mazda 6 2009-2011.

This Mazda recall continues to update and replace defective Takata airbags in the front passenger seat. Previously, Mazda replaced the defective inflators with temporary parts. However, Takata airbag inflators can rupture after a period of use due to prolonged exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated high temperature fluctuations.

Unlike previous repairs, Mazda will install a new, improved inflator assembly that uses a different type of airbag fuel than the previous one.

At present, the airbag company Takata is being heavily affected by the problem of defective airbags that killed 16 people, injured 180 others and had to file for bankruptcy protection in Japan and the US last month and is planning to "sell itself" for 1.6 billion USD.

According to Knowledge