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

Date

Oct. 31, 2019

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, 2012); Mazda CX-9 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Mazda MAZDA6 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Potentially affected

69879

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.

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

Dec. 3, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

1317F

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

19V782000

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.