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HighNHTSA·23V837000·Announced 2023-12-12

Mazda Recalls B-Series Trucks for Incorrect Air Bag Installation

Mazda is recalling 2004-2006 B-Series trucks because previously replaced front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly, potentially preventing proper inflation during a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product (air bag failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The defect involves the potential for these replacement inflators to have been installed incorrectly.

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. This recall affects 12,741 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6 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
12,741

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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