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NHTSARecalled 2018-01-16do not drive

Mazda Motor Corp. — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

  • Brand MAZDA

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles because the driver's side front air bag inflator could explode during deployment in a crash, potentially sending sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death. The recall affects a total of 2,205 vehicles and began on January 18, 2018. Mazda has instructed owners not to drive their vehicles until the problem is fixed.

Mazda dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost to owners. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 to arrange the repair. Mazda's recall number is 2218A.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver 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 2218A.

Details from the source

Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver 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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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