Mazda will soon order a formal recall of 264,000 of their CX-5 SUV, AutoBlog.com reported on Tuesday.
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The fuel filler pipe on these model might rupture in a rear collision which would lead to a fuel leak, which will then lead to a fire.
The automaker said it is unaware of any injuries or accidents caused by the defect. The trucks had already been recalled to replace the passenger-side airbag inflator, and now the driver-side inflator has been deemed potentially risky if it explodes with too much force in an accident. This is for model years 2014-2016. However, Mazda says that owners who are concerned about operating their vehicles before they’ve been fixed will be given a free loaner vehicle from their local dealer.
The Mazda B-Series pickup truck has been added to the list of vehicles affected by the massive Takata airbag recalls.
Recalls really aren’t a big issue anymore, unless of course if it grows to the magnitude of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal or the Takata airbag saga.
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In total, Mazda said it has issued recalls for 442,266 driver-side inflators and 416,475 passenger-side inflators.
