NHTSA Recall 18V038000: Inflator module (air bags)
Do not drive Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,205 vehicles. It affects 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V038000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2218A |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | January 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.
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 18V038000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda B-Series Truck | 2006 |
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.