2, BT-50, 6, CX-7, CX-9, RX-8
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0022/19 |
| Brand | Mazda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Published | 11 January 2019 |
Risk Description
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the air bag inflator may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event of the passenger frontal airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/12/2018
Product Description
Passenger car. Recall Campaign TAKATA Air Bag Quality Issue – Phase III – multiple vehicles