Recall 16V499 affects 5,038 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck trucks for passenger air bag inflator rupture. Do not drive. Free repair at a franchised Mazda dealer.
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive this truck, even for short trips. If it must move, ask the dealer about towing before the passenger frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 5,038 2007-2009 B-Series Truck vehicles under recall 16V499 because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature cycling. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive the truck if your VIN is included; Mazda dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck sits inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash that requires the front air bags, the inflator is supposed to create gas quickly so the passenger air bag fills and cushions the occupant.
On affected trucks, the inflator uses non-desiccated ammonium nitrate propellant, which is sensitive to long-term high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature cycling. After years in those conditions, the propellant degrades. When the air bag deploys, the degraded propellant can burn with too much force and rupture the inflator instead of inflating the air bag as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The inflator sits hidden inside the air bag module, so the truck can appear normal until a crash triggers passenger air bag deployment.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 model years of the B-Series Truck, all tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck | front air bag |
| Units affected | 5,038 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive this truck, even for short trips. If it must move, ask the dealer about towing before the passenger frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the truck until the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the truck must be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag inflator replacement that removes the rupture risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V499 and Mazda recall 9616F when you call.
- Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 with questions before the dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the truck until the recall repair is complete. At the dealer, a Mazda technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Mazda has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs tied to this recall. If you already paid for a related passenger air bag inflator repair, bring documentation to the Mazda service desk and ask how the plan applies to campaign 9616F.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| July 29, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 16, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V499?
Recall 16V499 covers 5,038 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture in a crash. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Mazda dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V499. If it is, do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Call a franchised Mazda dealer and reference recall 16V499 or Mazda recall 9616F.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mazda dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Mazda dealer handling this recall.
What does Do not drive mean for this Mazda B-Series Truck recall?
Do not drive the truck until the dealer completes the recall repair. The passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during a crash and send metal fragments toward occupants. If the vehicle has to move, ask the Mazda dealer about safe handling before arranging service.
What if I bought my Mazda B-Series Truck used?
The free repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or where you bought the truck. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Mazda dealer with recall 16V499 or Mazda recall 9616F if your truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V499000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V499 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V499000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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