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Mazda - Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture
Official notice
11 Aug 2016
Last checked
11 Aug 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mazda - Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture. 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. Published 2016-08-11.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
41,918
Recall number
9816H
Official notice
2016-08-11
The hazard
The hazard
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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Brand: Mazda. Contact: Mazda North American Operations.
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