2006 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 16, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V039000, published January 16, 2018. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger 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 passenger 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 2318A.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V039000 on January 16, 2018. Reported hazard: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger 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 should I do if I have this product?
Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger 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 2318A.
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.