Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module (21V162000)

WARNING: This page is about the B4000 Base, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-03-11
Reference number: 21V162000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V162000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2007 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2008 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2009 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

Campaign No: 21V162000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 5847

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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. The recall is expected to begin May 9, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 000109475000510778000000259 Air bag module Air bag module 1FAA-57-K00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.