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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V038000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Published January 16, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2018

What's the hazard

Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.

Recall details

Brand
MAZDA
Model
B-SERIES TRUCK
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Lot
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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