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Mazda B-Series Truck Recall 17V806: Passenger airbag may rupture, spraying metal fragments

NHTSA campaign 17V806, reported December 14, 2017, 17,576 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys, because internal pressure can become excessive. In a crash that deploys this airbag, metal fragments could strike occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.

Owners are advised not to drive the affected vehicle until the repair has been performed. The dealer will replace the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator with an alternate inflator at no charge. If your truck received a replacement inflator under the earlier recall 15V-346, it still needs to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.

To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and reference recall 1817L, or check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V806Mazda North American Operations
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1817L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-346. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mazda B-Series Truck200420052006