2009 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published March 11, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V162000, published March 11, 2021 and initiated March 10, 2021. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- B-SERIES TRUCK
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2009 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK | 2008 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK | 2007 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck | 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V162000 on March 11, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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.