Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver’s side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Mazda North American Operations – Driver’s Air Bag Inflator May Explode
| Report Received Date | 03/10/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V162000 |
| Consequence Summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective Action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C. |
| Recall Code | 4821C |
| Potentially Affected | 5847 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V162000) |
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