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SevereNHTSA·17V013000·Announced 2017-01-10

Mazda Recalls B-Series Trucks Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Mazda is recalling 2007-2009 B-Series trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in "serious injury or death," which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks due to a defect in the passenger frontal air bag inflator. The inflators may rupture during deployment in a crash because of propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.

The recall affects vehicles sold or registered in specific states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, and others designated as "Zone B," as well as 2007-2008 models in additional states like Alaska, Colorado, and Connecticut. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments may strike vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2018. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
725

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • B-SERIES TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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