OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 18V038000
NHTSA campaign 18V038000 covers 1 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 2,205 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received January 16, 2018 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 18V038000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 18V038000 says
Defect summary
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence summary
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.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 18V038000
Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.
- Owner notification
- January 18, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Component groups
- AIR BAGS
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES