CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high 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
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.
- 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 front air bag inflator in these trucks can rupture because its propellant degrades over time after long exposure to high humidity and heat. An inflator explosion can throw sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
Mazda will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate part at no cost to owners, and authorized dealers will perform the repair. Owners who received an interim letter in April 2021 or a follow-up letter in December 2021 should still schedule the repair. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, referencing recall number 4821C.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda B-Series Truck | 200720082009 |
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