Mazda6 faces recall over airbag failures

Mazda has launched a recall program for approximately 42,000 Mazda6 sedans from the 2009-2010 model years.

The vehicles' airbag control module may have been manufactured without a proper protective coating on the power-supply integrated circuit, allowing moisture to seep into the component. Corrosion and swelling will eventually cause failure.

"If the Sophisticated Airbag System unit is not replaced, the air bags may not deploy in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury," the company warns. "Pursuant to NHTSA's direction, Mazda has decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall though the air bag warning light illumination is in full compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards."

Service technicians will replace the airbag control unit with a revised component. Limited parts supplies are currently available, but Mazda expects to begin issuing interim notification letters early next month. read more »

Recall Begins For 630,000 Cars — NOxious Diesels In The Spotlight Again

The German government has announced the start of a voluntary recall of 630,000 Audi, Opel, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to fix emissions irregularities uncovered in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority - Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) stated that the recall would start with refits for 10,500 Porsche Macan SUVs.

The voluntary recall which was first announced in April after an investigation into various German carmakers over high levels of health-threatening nitric oxide (NO) diesel emissions.  The recall is aimed to ensure that a legal loophole allowing manufacturers to throttle back emissions treatment systems below a certain outside temperature. With the treatment systems deactivated, the cars do not meet European emissions regulations. read more »