Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253608-mazda-mazda6-2010-recall-air-bags · Recall date November 8, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V594000
“MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 8, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253608-mazda-mazda6-2010-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 16V594000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V594000).
Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.
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 16V594000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a MAZDA MAZDA6 (2010) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 16V594000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H. 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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