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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V457000

2008 Mazda Cx-9 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | 2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2007 Mazda Cx-9 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-9 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-9 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published July 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 18, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V457000, published July 21, 2017 and initiated July 18, 2017. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2008 Mazda Cx-9 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | 2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2007 Mazda Cx-9 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-9 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-9 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.

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Recall details

Brand
MAZDA
Model
CX-9
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Lot
2008 MAZDA CX-9 | 2009 MAZDA CX-7 | 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 | 2007 MAZDA CX-7 | 2007 MAZDA CX-9 | 2008 MAZDA CX-7 | 2009 MAZDA CX-9 | 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6 | 2012 MAZDA CX-7 | 2012 MAZDA CX-9
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Mazda Cx-9 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | 2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2007 Mazda Cx-9 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-9 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-9 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V457000 on July 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What should I do if I have this product?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: CX-9.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)