Recall 19V782 covers 69,879 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles for passenger air bag inflators. Do not drive. Free repair at a Mazda dealer.
An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before the air bag ruptures. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the repair is complete. Ask the dealer about towing if it needs to move. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 69,879 vehicles, including 2007-2012 CX-7 and CX-9 models and 2009-2012 MAZDA6 models, because replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators can explode after long-term heat and humidity exposure. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive if your VIN is included; Mazda dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 is the metal device inside the passenger air bag module that fills the bag during a crash. When the crash sensor calls for deployment, propellant inside the inflator burns and creates gas so the air bag inflates in front of the passenger.
These vehicles previously received replacement inflators of the same Takata design used as an interim recall repair. The propellant inside those inflators can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and repeated temperature changes. If the air bag deploys after that degradation, the propellant burns too aggressively, internal pressure rises, and the inflator body can rupture instead of containing the gas.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, normal driving feel, and passenger air bag cover do not give a reliable early signal that the inflator is degrading.
Who's affected?
Covers the CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 across the 2007-2012 model years, all tied to the front air bag inflator module.
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2011 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2011 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 69,879 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before the air bag ruptures. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the repair is complete. Ask the dealer about towing if it needs to move. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, or MAZDA6 is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger front air bag inflator repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free passenger front air bag inflator replacement that removes the explosion-prone inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V782 and Mazda recall 1317F when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mazda technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Because Mazda says owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is performed, do not drive the vehicle to the dealer. Ask the service department how to move it safely. Mazda is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket repairs do not have a separate repayment path under this recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| October 31, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 5, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 3, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V782?
Recall 19V782 covers 69,879 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles with passenger front air bag inflators replaced under an earlier recall using the same design. The inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into occupants. Mazda will replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, or MAZDA6 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V782. If it is, Do not drive it until a franchised Mazda dealer replaces the passenger front air bag inflator. Ask Mazda or the dealer about towing if the vehicle has to move.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mazda dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator free of charge. Reference Mazda recall number 1317F when you contact the dealer or Mazda customer service.
What does 'do not drive' mean for this Mazda recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. The recalled passenger front air bag inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. If the vehicle has to be moved, ask about towing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V782000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V782 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V782000 |
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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