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	The Japanese carmaker said the latest recall includes the Delica, RX-8 and Demio subcompact, which is known abroad as the Mazda 2.The recall covers 491,000 units in Japan and many were also being recalled in China and the United States, a Mazda spokeswoman said.</div>
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	The carmaker declined to provide breakdowns.</div>
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	The airbags made by Takata can rupture explosively in a collision, spraying metal fragments at passengers as well as drivers.</div>
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	At least 13 deaths and hundreds of injuries have been linked to the defect worldwide.</div>
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	- DPA</div>

Mazda recalls 1.57 million cars globally over Takata airbag

Tokyo - Mazda Motor said Thursday it was recalling about 1.57 million vehicles worldwide over potentially lethal airbag inflators.