Japanese automotive maker Mitsubishi will recall more than 7,500 imported Pajero units in China because of a potential airbag system issue, a customer quality watchdog announced on Saturday.

According to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine, Mitsubishi will recall around 7,725 vehicles manufactured between August 4, 2014, and April 28, 2016, Shanghai Daily reported.

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Customers will be contacted by authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealers, who will fix the issue without any additional cost. The recall of affected units will begin on September 20.

Other than China, Mitsubishi also recalled about half a million units of its vehicles in Australia on Friday because of driver safety issues, Bernama reported. The Mitsubishi models affected include the Triton ute, Lancer Sedan, Outlander, Pajero four-wheel drive, Colt Hatchback, and the iMiev electric car. The cars are being recalled over electrical issues that affect the indicator signal, windscreen-wipers, and headlights.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has also found handbrake cable defects on Mitsubishi's Lancer. The issue could reportedly interfere with the fuel tank, leading to rust and a potential fuel leak.

In related news, Mitsubishi Motors will also recall Delica MPV and Pajero SUV models in Japan that are equipped with Takata-made driver-side airbags. The vehicles were produced this year, Automotive News reported.

According to a statement released by the Japanese company, the passenger-side airbags of the following models will be changed: eK Wagon, eK Sport, Pajero Mini, and Toppo mini as well as other mini vehicles manufactured for Nissan Motor Co.

Some 92,000 Delicas and Pajeros that have been shipped overseas are affected and will also be recalled at a later date. 

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