Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V426000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 682 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V426000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 25, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V426000 |
| Units affected: | 682 |
- Description:
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Consequeces:
- If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
- 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.