Defect Description For Recall
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) Is Recalling Certain 2006 B-Series Vehicles. Mazda Is Requesting Owners To Not Drive These Vehicles Until They Have Been Remedied. Upon Deployment Of The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) Notified Nhtsa That They Are Recalling 160 Model Year 2006 B-Series Vehicles Built With Driver-Side Air BAGS. As Of February 9, 2018, Mazda Is Expanding The Recall To A Total Of 2,205 Model Year 2006 B-Series Vehicles Built With Driver-Side Air BAGS. Upon Deployment Of The Driver Side Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Explode.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
B-SERIES TRUCK
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
18V039000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Explode With Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants, Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Mazda Will Notify Owners InstruCTIng Them To Not Drive Their Vehicles, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator With An Alternate Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 18, 2018. Owners May Contact Mazda Customer Service At 1-800-222-5500. Mazda’S Number For This Recall Is 2318A.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20050805
End Of Manufacture
20051104
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2205
Date Owners Notified
20180118
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20180116
Make Campaign Number
2318A