Recall 21V-162
Mazda North American Operations recalled the 2007 to 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-162
- Reported
- March 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 5,847 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-[removed] option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mazda B-Series Truck 2007 to 2009