Mazda MAZDA6, MPV +2 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Mazda MAZDA6, MPV, RX-8, MAZDASPEED6 · 2003–2011 — about 309K vehicles.

The hazard

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

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