NHTSA Recall 21V162000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V162000; Date: Mar. 10, 2021
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mazda B-series Truck; 2008 Mazda B-series Truck; 2009 Mazda B-series Truck
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 5,844
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 9, 2021. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 4821c.
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.
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