US authorities forced Mazda to withdraw 170 thousand new cars

The National District Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the investigation of incidents related to spontaneous disconnection of airbags. After that, Mazda recognized the incorrect firmware of the airbeg sensor and initiated the global review of 171,412 hatchbacks and crossovers 2024-2025. At risk Mazda3 and CX-30 for the North American market.

For the first time about problems, it became known last summer. Mazda found out that if the owner accidentally leaves the ignition key in the position on the position without an operating engine for two hours or more, and the battery will completely be discharged, then the airbag sensor will work incorrectly, retain an internal error, and the hi -airbegs will not open in case of an accident.

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Initially, the position of Mazda was that the problem arises due to user mistakes. However, the complaints of the owners forced the US regulatory authorities to initiate an audit. Without waiting for the results, the North American office changed the point of view and decided to withdraw all the cars. Owners of 171 412 crossovers and hatchbacks will have to visit the dealer unscheduled to load another firmware of the airbag sensor.

Mazda precautions do not look unnecessary, because according to the results of the NHTSA checks, the company can be found guilty, and fines are often calculated by millions of dollars. For example, in 2020, Hyundai was forced to pay 54 million dollars for defective engines to the treasury – and this is, in addition to a response campaign, compensation to owners, legal costs, image losses and depreciation of shares.

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