Mazda recalls more than 77,000 vehicles in the US

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Mazda’s logo pictured at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, in November 2019. Mazda is recalling 77,670 sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to a software bug that could cause front airbags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today.

Mazda is recalling 77,670 sport utility vehicles in the United States due to a software bug that could cause front airbags to deploy with excessive force in a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today.

The recall covers certain MX-5 Miata vehicles from model years 2016-2023.

NHTSA said dealers will update the airbag sensor control module software at no charge.

Stellantis’ Fiat also recalled on Wednesday just over 15,000 vehicles of its 124 Spider model, which is based on the same platform as the Miata, due to the same concern.