NHTSA Recall 17V474000: Inflator module (air bags)
Do not drive Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 308,992 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mazda MAZDA6.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V474000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1417G |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | July 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V474000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Mazda MAZDASPEED6 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.