2009 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 10, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V016000, published January 10, 2018 and initiated January 9, 2018. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2118A.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- B-SERIES TRUCK
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2009 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V016000 on January 10, 2018. Reported hazard: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2118A.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: B-SERIES TRUCK.