NHTSA Campaign 18V039000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Jan 16, 2018 · 2,205 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2318A.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 2006 2,205

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V039000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.