(Reuters) - The Japanese government on Monday notified automakers to recall an additional 7 million vehicles with faulty Takata air bags that have been sold in Japan, the Nikkei reported on Monday, citing sources.
If all companies comply with the notice, faulty air bag-related recalls in Japan are expected to reach nearly 20 million vehicles, with the global total touching 120 million vehicles, Nikkei said. (http://s.nikkei.com/1QWOe01)
Separately, the Nikkei also reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp (T:7211) and Nissan Motor Co Ltd (T:7201) plan to compensate customers for costs incurred from fuel efficiency-related issues, with Mitsubishi paying Nissan's portion of the expenses (http://s.nikkei.com/1SZJYCP)