NHTSA recall 24V-695: Air Bags

Mazda North American Operations · Reported September 18, 2024 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

24V-695
September 18, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V695000
ManufacturerMazda North American Operations
Report dateSeptember 18, 2024
ComponentAir Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Mazda MX-51 recall total

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