The federal safety agency campaign id : 09e011000 mfg's report date : mar 31, 2009 component : equipment potential number of units affected : 2323 summary : thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. These fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress. Consequence : this may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. The unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Remedy : thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at 1‑800‑238‑2388. Notes : this recall only pertains to thule aftermarket roof mounted load carriers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles. Owners may also contact the federal safety agency's vehicle safety hotline at 1‑888‑327‑4236 (tty 1‑800‑424‑9153), or go to
2008 Mazda CX-7 airbags problems
53 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mazda CX-7 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Mazda CX-7 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
Recall number 19V782000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V‑012.
Recall number 17V457000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
Recall number 17V429000 · Recall details
What 2008 Mazda CX-7 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I did receive 2 airbag recalls ,I did visit mazda dealers for repair , they did fixed ,and when I checked :result 0 unrepaired recalls.but I received still many recall letters.please review and stop those letters which bother me.I 'm so grateful for your help. Have a good day
When driving with cruise control on. The highway at 65 MPH, I try to turn it off by depressing the brake, the brake is stiff and will not disengage. The only way to disengage is by pushing the on off button on steering wheel.
Takata recall. When replacing the airbag the airbag light on the dash came on. When taking the vehicle back for second airbag replacement the dealer was notified that the light had come on. The dealer stated that it was a coincidence and had nothing to do with the fact that they had just worked on the system. I wonder if this has been an issue and what is the fail rate of the seat sensor at the time of work being done or if this is a way to recoup money for the service.
2008 mazda cx-7. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the total cost of recall repairs and towing. The consumer is a licensed mechanic and repaired the lower control arms and the airbag inflator.
Takada recall. I have contacted the mazda dealer in bossier city la concerning the recalls for my vehicle and the dealer still has not resolved the issues.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda cx-7. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v457000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to lannan mazda (720 rogers st, lowell, ma 01852), but the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,028. Parts distribution disconnect.
Also the bearings are recalled. We received two letters from the mazda recall department, stateing the recalls.
Takata recall and horn and passenger door lock. I took my car in for the suspension recall and air bags to galpin in van nuys ca. I got the car back and the suspension was done but not the passenger air bag. The reason from the mazda service mgr was since my passenger door is broken ( the lock) he could not open the door so he did not work on the air bag. I can not afford the 200.00 that it will take to fix and replace my passenger door lock. I feel that I should have my door fixed by mazda and then do the repair work on the recalled air bag. The door lock just broke on its own and I paid cash for my car brand bmw from galpin. Also I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden my mazda emblem in the center of the steering wheel blew off and landed in ny lap!! I was not using the horn. I now have no horn and have looked at the fuse and everything else and no one seems to know what happen here. You can see that my mazda emblem is broken all the way around this piece?? Someone said that since there is an air bag in the steering wheel I need to buy a new steering wheel? Really? I am a senior on my social security retirement ..I am not able to have these problems fixed at hundreds an hundeds of dollars. However if my air bag has a recall and they didn't fix it since my door lock is broken and they couldn't open the door. What would you suggest I do? Please contact me with any info you have at [xxx] or email at: [ xxx] thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?
Nov. 2015 I was involved in a accident on i435 in which the airbags deployed which I inhaled the gas, which disoriented me for awhile. After regaining my senses discovered my vehicle was totaled.
Questions about the 2008 Mazda CX-7 airbags
Does the 2008 Mazda CX-7 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 Mazda CX-7, 28% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Mazda CX-7 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda CX-7 airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 19V782000, 17V457000, 17V429000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda CX-7 have bad airbags?
The Mazda CX-7 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (102 complaints), 2008 (53 complaints) and 2010 (46 complaints).
Other 2008 Mazda CX-7 problems
Engine 84Suspension 41Lights 14Transmission 14Electrical 12Steering 8Fuel system 7Tires 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Body 2Brakes 2Acceleration 1Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1
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