Mazda CX-5: Side/window

Date

June 25, 2018

Filed by

Mazda North American Operations

Vehicles

Mazda CX-5 (2018)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Potentially affected

682

What can happen

If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.

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

July 31, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

2718F

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

226

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V426000

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.