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    Most vehicle recalls that take place these days are a result of some problem that happens during the manufacturing process by the automaker, but as we see here, parts suppliers can also factor in to problematic safety issues. Automotive News is reporting that a total of 3.4 million vehicles produced by Japanese automakers between 2000 and 2004 are being recalled globally due to faulty airbags produced by an outside supplier, Takata Corp.

    According to the report, vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda are being recalled because of passenger front airbags that do not inflate properly. Globally, Toyota is said to be recalling around 1.73 million cars including 510,000 in the US composed of Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia and Tundra as well as the Lexus SC430 for the 2001 through 2003 model years; this is the second time this year the 2003 Corolla and Matrix have been recalled for an airbag problem. Honda is recalling 1.14 million models, Nissan another 480,000 and Mazda 45,463. The article says that Takata supplied faulty airbags to non-Japanese automakers, but it did not specify which ones.

    Honda and Toyota have released information on their own websites about the recall, while Nissan and Mazda have not yet commented. Read official press releases from Honda and Toyota, below, and look for updates as we have word from the others.Continue reading Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags
    Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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    Heard about this on the radio this morning. Not to worry, I'm 06 and its front passenger airbag (sucks to be you passenger!)
    Bit late for a recall on cars over 10 years old, no?

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    Iin Australia, only 468 Mazda6's that were built between 2002 - 2003 are affected. 10 years is a bit old but good to see they take safety seriously!

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    If it's a safety concern they have to do a recall. Also not good for business if people are dying or getting significantly injured in your vehicles

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    They recently (Sometime between now & the start of this year)
    Recalled my Mrs Yaris due to some main power window failure

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