Recall 17V013 affects 725 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicles for rupture-prone passenger air bag inflators. Do not drive. Free repair at a franchised Mazda dealer.
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments toward vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the truck, even for short trips, until the front passenger air bag inflator is replaced. If it needs to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Recall 17V013 covers 725 Mazda 2007-2009 B-Series Truck vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture in a crash after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Do not drive an included truck until a Mazda dealer completes the free repair, because metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck models is the metal canister inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, the inflator burns propellant to create gas that fills the air bag in front of the passenger.
On affected trucks in NHTSA campaign 17V013, the propellant can break down after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and repeated temperature changes. When degraded propellant burns during a deployment, combustion becomes too aggressive and pressure rises inside the inflator body. That pressure can rupture the inflator and send metal fragments into the cabin instead of only filling the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag warning light is not a reliable early clue for this defect, because the problem is inside the inflator material and shows up only when the passenger air bag deploys.
Who's affected?
The same passenger-side front air bag inflator module is involved across all 3 model years.
| 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 | 725 |
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 toward vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the truck, even for short trips, until the front passenger air bag inflator is replaced. If it needs to move, ask the dealer about towing. 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 front passenger air bag inflator replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the truck has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag inflator replacement that addresses the rupture and metal-fragment risk.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 17V013 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the truck until the recall repair is complete. At the dealer, a Mazda technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator in the passenger frontal air bag module. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 17V013. Mazda has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket for this repair before receiving the recall repair. Bring repair invoices or other documentation to the service desk and ask how Mazda processes reimbursement claims.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 13, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| August 14, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 8, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V013?
Recall 17V013 covers 725 2007-2009 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicles with passenger front air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments toward occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive an included truck until a Mazda dealer replaces the 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 17V013. Do not drive it to the dealer. Call a franchised Mazda dealer, reference recall 17V013 or Mazda recall 0817A, and ask about towing for the free passenger front air bag inflator replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Mazda dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge, including parts and labor, under recall 17V013.
What does do not drive mean for this Mazda recall?
Do not drive the truck until the recall repair is complete. The passenger front air bag inflator is the concern, and Mazda's remedy tells owners to keep the vehicle off the road until a dealer replaces the inflator. Ask the Mazda dealer about towing if the truck has to move.
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 the truck was purchased. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Mazda dealer with recall 17V013 or Mazda recall 0817A if your truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V013000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V013 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V013000 |
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 Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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