NHTSA Recall 19V781000: Inflator module (air bags)
Do not drive Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,006 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mazda MAZDA6.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V781000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2618F |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | October 31, 2019 |
| Owner notification | December 3, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
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 19V781000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA6 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Mazda MAZDASPEED6 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mazda Mpv | 2004, 2005 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 2004 |
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.