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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
- 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 driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can be affected by moisture and manufacturing variation, which over time could cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys. A rupture can send metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, creating a risk of serious injury or death in a crash.
The manufacturer advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the repair is done. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost to you. Check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (recall number 1417G) to schedule the free repair. This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 200320042005200620072008 |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDASPEED6 | 20062007 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 20042005200620072008 |