MAZDA MX-5 2020: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V695000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MX-5 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-09-18 | 2024-09-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6924I
Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 77670
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor "SAS" control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I.
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.nhtsa.gov.
