NHTSA recall 23V-837 (23V837000)
air bags recall reported December 12, 2023 - about 12,741 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V837000
- Also written as
- 23V-837
- Manufacturer number
- 6423L
- Reported
- December 12, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,741
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-837 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.