Defect Description For Recall
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 Rx-8, And 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With A Dual-Stage Driver Frontal Air Bag That May Be Susceptible To Moisture Intrusion And Other Factors, Including Manufacturing Variability That, Over Time, Could Cause The Inflator To Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MAZDASPEED6
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
17V474000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Mazda Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflator With An Alternate Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 12, 2017. Owners May Contact Mazda Customer Service At 1-800-222-5500. Mazda’S Number For This Recall Is 1417G. Note: This Recall Supersedes Recall 15V-382.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20050804
End Of Manufacture
20070629
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
308992
Date Owners Notified
20170912
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20170726
Make Campaign Number
1417G