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2006 Mazda B-Series Truck recall: inflator module

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on January 16, 2018. It covers about 2,205 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,205
reported
Jan 16, 2018
owners notified
Jan 18, 2018
related complaints
9

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V039000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 18V039000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck inflator module?

Yes. Recall 18V039000, reported on January 16, 2018, covers about 2,205 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V039000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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