CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 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 repair has been 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 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
- 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 frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles was previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement uses the same design. Over time, long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and repeated temperature changes can degrade the propellant inside the inflator, which may cause it to rupture or explode when the airbag deploys.
An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may result in serious injury or death. Mazda advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed.
The remedy is free: an authorized Mazda dealer will replace the passenger front airbag inflator with an alternate one at no cost. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, or check their VIN for open recalls. Mazda's recall number for this campaign is 1317F, and it supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-7 | 200720082009201020112012 |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-9 | 200720082009201020112012 |
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 2009201020112012 |