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2009 MAZDA Mazda6 AIR BAGS Recalls

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 models, the air bag's inflator could fail due to aging and humidity.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until this repair is done. Mazda will contact you directly to schedule the repair and provide more information.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
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High Priority #18V018000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to inflate in case of a crash. However, the inflator in some of these airbags can degrade over time and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to fly around the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by the flying metal pieces. The risk is highest in a head-on collision where the airbag is deployed.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
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High Priority #17V457000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to protect you in case of a crash. However, in certain 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 models, the inflator that makes the airbag work could rupture and release sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal into your body, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that could happen in a crash, and you should take immediate action.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, free of charge. Do not drive your vehicle until you get it fixed - Mazda will notify you and handle the repair at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V429000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your Mazda is a crucial safety feature designed to protect you in a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator in your airbag could fail and rupture, sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be seriously injured or even killed by the metal shards. The risk is especially high in a severe crash where the airbag deploys.
Free Fix
You should stop driving your vehicle immediately and schedule a free repair at your local Mazda dealer. They'll replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, and it won't cost you a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
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High Priority #16V594000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your Mazda6 is a critical computer that helps your air bags deploy in a crash. In some 2009-2010 models, the protective coating on this unit might be faulty, allowing moisture to damage the computer.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bag warning light will turn on, and the air bags might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injuries.
Free Fix
Mazda dealers will replace the air bag control unit for free. Although parts are currently in short supply, you should schedule the repair as soon as possible. You can contact Mazda's customer service for more information and to schedule your appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.
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