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2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall - Campaign #17V474000

 
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2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 RECALL - #17V474000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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Vehicle 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Manufactured between 5/29/2002 - 5/5/2008
Recalled on 7/28/2017
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/12/2017
# Affected 308,992
Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
 
Description Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequences In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT

2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FOG LIGHTS

2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY

2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE

2003 MAZDA MAZDA6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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