Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6: Inflator module

Date

June 29, 2017

Filed by

Mazda North American Operations

Consumer advisory

Do Not Drive (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

Mazda CX-7 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Mazda CX-9 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Mazda MAZDA6 (2009, 2010, 2011)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Potentially affected

205377

What can happen

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 30, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

1317F

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V429000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.