NHTSA recall 21V-162 (21V162000)
air bags recall reported March 10, 2021 - about 5,847 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V162000
- Also written as
- 21V-162
- Manufacturer number
- 4821C
- Reported
- March 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,847
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-162 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.