Japan government calls for additional 7 million Takata-related recalls: Nikkei

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A logo of Takata Corp is seen with its display as people are reflected in a window at a showroom for vehicles in Tokyo, November 6, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo

(Reuters) - The Japanese government on Monday notified automakers to recall an additional 7 million vehicles with faulty Takata air bags that have been sold in Japan, the Nikkei reported on Monday, citing sources. If all companies comply with the notice, faulty air bag-related recalls in Japan are expected to reach nearly 20 million vehicles, with the global total touching 120 million vehicles, Nikkei said. (http://s.nikkei.com/1QWOe01) Separately, the Nikkei also reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp <7211.T> and Nissan Motor Co Ltd <7201.T> plan to compensate customers for costs incurred from fuel efficiency-related issues, with Mitsubishi paying Nissan's portion of the expenses (http://s.nikkei.com/1SZJYCP) (Reporting by Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)