Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module (16V048000)

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

Publication date: 2016-01-29
Reference number: 16V048000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16V048000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2004 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

Campaign No: 16V048000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 19781

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2003 APR

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2006 MAY

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 B-Series trucks manufactured April 17, 2003, to May 2, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9116A. 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. 000058488000279646000000259

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.