CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
- 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 after long exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes. The inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which can cause serious injury or death. These vehicles had their passenger airbag inflators replaced under an earlier recall using the same design, and this recall supersedes those earlier recalls.
Mazda advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the remedy is performed. Authorized Mazda dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate one at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, and reference recall number 2618F. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 200320042005200620072008 |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDASPEED6 | 20062007 |
| Mazda MPV | 20042005 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 2004 |