Airbag Reports
Mazda recalls Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles
The passenger front airbag inflator may rupture, posing an injury risk
James Limbach Reporter
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Mazda North America Operations is recalling 205,377 model year 2009-2011 Mazda6, and model year 2007-2011 CX-7 & CX-9 vehicles.
The recalled vehicles are equipped with certain airbag inflators assembled as part of the passenger front airbag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front airbags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 24, 2017.
Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
James Limbach
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.