The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V018000·Announced 2018-01-09

Mazda Recalls CX-7, Mazda6, and CX-9 for Air Bag Inflator Defect

Mazda is recalling 2009-2013 CX-7, Mazda6, and CX-9 vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of 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 inflator explosion may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) regarding significant injury or death reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda CX-7, Mazda6, and CX-9 vehicles, as well as 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles. The recall covers vehicles sold or registered in specific U.S. states and territories, categorized into three zones based on geographic location and model year. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain front passenger air bag inflators that were used as original or replacement equipment.

The defect involves propellant degradation in the air bag inflators caused by long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the front passenger air bag, these inflators may explode. This explosion can result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no charge. The recall began on March 2, 2018. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-7, MAZDA6, CX-9
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
70,227

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 (3)

  • CX-7
  • MAZDA6
  • CX-9

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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