ID: #16V594000
MFR: Mazda North American Operations
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
EVENT_SUMMARY
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.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
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.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
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.