Mazda to recall vehicles in China

Beijing, Aug 19 (IANS) Japanese automaker Mazda will recall 11,449 vehicles imported in China due to faulty lower control arm components, authorities said on Friday.

The recall will involve CX-7 vehicles manufactured between October 1, 2009 and August 1, 2012 and CX-9 models made between November 19, 2012 and December 24, 2013, Xinhua news agency reported citing a statement by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The CX-7 recall will begin on December 12, 2016 while CX-9 SUVs will be recalled from April 14, 2017 onwards.

Mazda promised to replace the defective parts free of charge, according to the statement.

Global and Chinese automakers recalled a record 8.8 million defective vehicles in the first half of 2016.