MAZDA CX-5 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V426000

Make Model Year
MAZDA CX-5 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-31 2018-06-25 2018-06-26

Production Dates: 2018-04-11 - 2018-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2718F

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 682

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 226

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.

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.