NHTSAAIR BAGS
Mazda North American Operations - Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS...
Published: September 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V695000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V695000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V695000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 64.72 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 6924I |
| Potentially affected | 77670 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |