(CNN) – Ford is recalling three million vehicles in the US and Canada with airbags.
Airbags were manufactured by the same company, whose airbags have been associated with at least 18 deaths in the United States.
The recall comes after the National Road Traffic Safety Administration rejected Ford’s argument that this version of the airbags did not need to be replaced.
The recall is due to a defect in Takata’s airbags, now a bankrupt Japanese manufacturer.
Another version of the airbag had a defect in the inflator that caused several of them to explode, scattering shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
Even though the airbags used by Ford are different, they are still like a version of previous recalls and safety regulators said they still pose a risk.
Ford says it still believes that airbags are safe, but will respect the NHTSA decision and issue a recall.
Owners will be notified if their vehicle is included in the recall.
Ford will replace airbags and vehicle owners will not be charged.
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