NHTSA recall 17V474000
Air Bags · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Mazda Mazda6, 2004 Mazda Mazda6, 2005 Mazda Mazda6, 2006 Mazda Mazda6, 2007 Mazda Mazda6, 2008 Mazda Mazda6, 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2004 Mazda Rx-8, 2005 Mazda Rx-8, 2006 Mazda Rx-8, 2007 Mazda Rx-8, 2008 Mazda Rx-8.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V474000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.