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2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9 and others recall: inflator module

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on October 31, 2019. It covers about 69,879 vehicles.

vehicles affected
69,879
reported
Oct 31, 2019
owners notified
Dec 3, 2019
related complaints
584

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 584 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 19V782000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V782000, reported on October 31, 2019, covers about 69,879 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V782000?

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.

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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