NHTSA Recall 16V594000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V594000; Date: Aug. 11, 2016
Failure of the acu would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Mazda MAZDA6; 2010 Mazda MAZDA6
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 41,918
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (acu) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
How to Fix:
Mazda dealers will replace the acu, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816h.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 2017
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