The Recall Desk
CriticalNHTSA·18V038000·Announced 2018-01-16

Mazda Recalls 2006 B-Series Trucks Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

Mazda is recalling 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series trucks because the driver-side air bag inflator may explode upon 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

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can result in 'serious injury or death' due to the inflator exploding with sharp metal fragments, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score involving potential fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series trucks. The recall was initially announced on January 11, 2018, and expanded on February 9, 2018, to include all affected vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Owners are instructed not to drive these vehicles until the repair is completed.

The defect involves the driver-side frontal air bag inflator module. Upon deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. This explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin, potentially striking occupants and resulting in serious injury or death.

Dealers will replace the front driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 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 B-SERIES TRUCK
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,205

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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