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Mazda B-Series Truck Recall 23V837: Passenger Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 23V837, reported December 12, 2023, 12,741 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2004-2006 Mazda B-Series trucks received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under an earlier recall, and those replacement inflators may have been installed incorrectly. An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will inspect the front passenger air bag inflator and reinstall it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6, and reference recall number 6423L. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V837Mazda North American Operations
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mazda B-Series Truck200420052006