Ford and Mazda Issue Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Warnings for Over 457,000 Vehicles

Defective Takata airbags in older models pose severe safety risks, prompting immediate action from automakers.

Warnings cover Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles from 2003 to 2015 model years.
Takata airbag inflators can explode, causing sharp metal fragments to injure or kill occupants.
More than 27 fatalities and 400 injuries in the U.S. have been linked to the defective airbags.
Affected owners are advised to stop driving and contact dealerships for free repairs and towing.
This recall is part of the largest automotive safety recall in history, involving 100 million airbags globally.