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Ford, Mazda Petitions Denied

In two separate decisions, NHTSA has denied petitions for inconsequentiality filed by Ford and Mazda regarding Takata air bags. The decisions will compel Ford to recall and repair driver air bags in approximately 3 million vehicles, and will compel Mazda to recall and repair driver air bags in approximately 5,800 vehicles.

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Ford, Mazda Petitions Denied

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