Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks
— Recall Campaign #21V162000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 5,847 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V162000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 10, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V162000 |
| Units affected: | 5,847 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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-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.
- 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.