CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.
- 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 passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. In a crash that deploys the passenger airbag, the inflator may explode and send metal fragments toward occupants, which can cause serious injury or death.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate inflator at no charge. Owners of affected MPV and RX-8 vehicles should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, and reference recall number 2618F. This recall fully supersedes earlier recall 17V-011 for RX-8 vehicles.
Whether or not you have been notified, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair at an authorized Mazda dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MPV | 20052006 |
|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 | 20052006200720082009 |