CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
- 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
Side curtain airbags in certain vehicles may not properly unfold when deployed during a side impact or rollover crash. As a result, the vehicles do not meet federal ejection mitigation safety requirements.
If the curtain airbags do not deploy properly in a crash, the risk of injury can increase. Owners should be aware that the side curtain airbags are a key protection in side impacts and rollovers.
Mazda will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side curtain airbags free of charge. You can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-5 | 2018 |
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