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2017 Mazda CX-5 – Genuine Mazda Accessory Trailer Hitch Harness Recall 1617K

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V744
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components TRAILER HITCHES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,076

 

Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit

Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

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2018 Mazda3 Exhaust Valve Spring Concern Safety Recall 1717K

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V745
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 144

 

Incorrect Valve Spring may cause Engine Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

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1817L – Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator Replacement – 2004-2006 Mazda B-series

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V806
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 17,576

 

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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1917L – Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator – 2004-2006 Mazda B-Series

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V807
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 17,576

 

Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator Permanent Remedy Repair (2218A) – 2006 Mazda B-Series

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V038
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 160

 

Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

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