Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #19V781000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V781000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2005 mpv, 2004 rx-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles Includes 47,006 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2005 mpv, 2004 rx-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2005 mpv, 2004 rx-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 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.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is 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 2618f. note: this recall supersedes recalls 13v130, 14v362, 14v773 and 15v869.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V781000
Report Received Date: 2019-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 47,006

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2618F
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2005 mpv, 2004 rx-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 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.
Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is 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 2618f. note: this recall supersedes recalls 13v130, 14v362, 14v773 and 15v869.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 37.71

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NHTSA ID: 19V781000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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