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2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck recall: inflator module

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on March 10, 2021. It covers about 5,847 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,847
reported
Mar 10, 2021
owners notified
Dec 29, 2021
related complaints
48

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high 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
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.

Recall number 21V162000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 21V162000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck inflator module?

Yes. Recall 21V162000, reported on March 10, 2021, covers about 5,847 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V162000?

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.

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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