(MENAFN) Mazda announced expanding its US recall over defective Takata air bags which may be expanded to the entire country, following Japanese rival Honda's decision, Arab News reported.

Mazda Motor Corp. said it will officially notify the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration soon, but was still compiling details including the exact vehicle numbers requiring recall.

So far the Mazda recalls for driver side air bags totaled an approximate of 87,000 vehicles. Making the recall nationwide would likely increase that number to around 330,000 vehicles.

Japanese supplier Takata is under fire for air bag inflators that can explode, shooting out metal and plastic pieces. At least five deaths and dozens of injuries have been linked to the defect worldwide.