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  Defect Investigation of Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

Investigation of Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

Subject: Inadvertent curtain air bag deployment
Components covered:
  • Air bags
  • Air bags roll protection
  • Side window air bags
  • Air bags:side/window:curtain
Investigations Summary: The office of defects investigation (odi) has received two complaints (voqs) and additional early warning report (ewr) data alleging non-crash, inadvertent, simultaneous deployment of the left and right curtain side air bags. All incidents occurred while the vehicle was in motion. One voq and additional ewr reports allege injuries resulted from the air bag deployment. A preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect. The following voq numbers are associated with the issues discussed in this opening resume: 11165925, 10905492.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2010 Mazda CX9
  • 2011 Mazda CX9
  • 2012 Mazda CX9
  • 2013 Mazda CX9

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