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- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
- Risk
- Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The protective coating on the air bag control unit may not have been properly applied at the factory. Moisture can then damage the unit and cause it to malfunction. A failed unit would turn on the air bag warning light and could prevent the front air bags from deploying in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
This recall covers certain 2009 and 2010 Mazda6 vehicles built between February 4, 2008 and December 3, 2009. Mazda will replace the air bag control unit free of charge at an authorized dealer. Parts are not yet available, so the repair may be delayed. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and reference recall number 9816H. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 20092010 |
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