NHTSA recall 18V018000
Air Bags · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: Virgin islands or "zone a." Additionally, unless covered in "zone a," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 mazda6, cx-7 and cx-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Mazda Cx-7, 2010 Mazda Cx-7, 2009 Mazda Cx-9, 2010 Mazda Cx-9, 2013 Mazda Cx-9, 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 2010 Mazda Mazda6, 2013 Mazda Mazda6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V018000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.