Recall 17V474000: 2005–2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006–2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED6, 2005–2008 Mazda RX-8
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.
- Report date
- Jul 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 308,992
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2008 Mazda MAZDA6
- 2006 Mazda MAZDASPEED6
- 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED6
- 2005 Mazda RX-8
- 2006 Mazda RX-8
- 2007 Mazda RX-8
- 2008 Mazda RX-8
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V474000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1417G
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Owner letters
- Sep 12, 2017
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology