An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251912-mazda-mazda6-2012-recall-air-bags · Recall date July 18, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V457000
“MAZDA MAZDA6 (2012) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 18, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251912-mazda-mazda6-2012-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V457000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V457000).
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda North American Operations to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V457000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA MAZDA6 (2012) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a MAZDA MAZDA6 (2012) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V457000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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