Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”
Mazda North American Operations – Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 226
| Report Received Date | 06/25/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V426000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F. |
| Recall Code | 2718F |
| Potentially Affected | 682 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V426000) |
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