Mazda B-Series Truck: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Mazda B-Series Truck · 2006 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational