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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V048
Summary
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.