Mazda Motors plans to recall 15,080 vehicles across three model lines – including those supplied on an OEM basis to Nissan and Mitsubishi – due to potentially faulty accelerator pedals.

Bongo, Vanette and Delica models produced between August 2010 and August 2011 will be recalled.

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The Vanette was supplied to Nissan Motors while the Delica was made for Mitsubishi Motors under OEM agreements.

The accelerator pedals are reported to crack and/or snap due to a lack of strength when pressure is applied to them, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said.

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