The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V039000·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 front 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 defect may result in 'serious injury or death' due to exploding inflators, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving life-threatening hazards.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series trucks. The recall was initially issued for 160 vehicles on January 11, 2018, and expanded to the current total on February 9, 2018. The defect involves the front air bag inflators, which may experience excessive internal pressure upon deployment, causing the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash that triggers the air bags, the exploding inflator could release sharp metal fragments that strike vehicle occupants. This hazard has the potential to result in serious injury or death. Mazda has instructed owners not to drive these vehicles until the repair is completed.

Dealers will replace the front air bag inflators with alternate units 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 — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,205

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • B-SERIES TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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