NHTSA recall 16V-594 (16V594000)
air bags recall reported August 11, 2016 - about 41,918 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V594000
- Also written as
- 16V-594
- Manufacturer number
- 9816H
- Reported
- August 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~41,918
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
Why it is dangerous
Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-594 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.