Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #21V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V162000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2007-2009 b-series pickup trucks Includes 5,847 affected units, Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2007-2009 b-series pickup trucks

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V162000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2021-03-10T00:00:00

Subject: Driver's air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 5,847

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 4821C

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 33.52

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NHTSA ID: 21V162000

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