CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may 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 vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been 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 January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1917L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-048. 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash, because internal pressure builds up too high. Metal fragments released by the rupture can strike the driver and passengers, which could cause serious injury or death.
If your truck is affected, the owner notice advises you not to drive it until the repair has been done. The driver's frontal airbag inflator will be replaced with an alternate inflator at no cost at an authorized dealer. If you previously received a replacement inflator under the earlier recall (16V-048), you still need to return to a dealer so the alternate inflator can be installed.
To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and reference recall number 1917L, or check your VIN for open recalls through the NHTSA website. Mazda will also notify registered owners directly.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda B-Series Truck | 200420052006 |
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