NHTSA recall 18V-426 (18V426000)
air bags recall reported June 25, 2018 - about 682 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V426000
- Also written as
- 18V-426
- Manufacturer number
- 2718F
- Reported
- June 25, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~682
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Why it is dangerous
If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-426 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.