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NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 2017 · #17V806000

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
  • 2004-2006 Mazda B-series
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1817L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-346. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.

View the official CPSC notice