Mazda to recall 11,449 vehicles in China over faulty components

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Beijing: 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.

(With agency inputs)