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NHTSARecalled Jun 25, 2018 · #18V426000

Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 226

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 226
  • 2018 Mazda CX-5
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.

View the official CPSC notice