Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #16V594000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V594000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured february 4, 2008, to december 3, 2009 Includes 41,918 affected units, Air Bag Control Unit may Fail due to Moisture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured february 4, 2008, to december 3, 2009

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured february 4, 2008, to december 3, 2009. the protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (acu) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.

Corrective Action

Mazda dealers will replace the acu, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. the recall began june 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 9816h.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V594000
Report Received Date: 2016-08-11T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 41,918

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 9816H
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured february 4, 2008, to december 3, 2009. the protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (acu) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the acu would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Mazda dealers will replace the acu, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. the recall began june 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 9816h.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.93

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NHTSA ID: 16V594000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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