Mazda 6
Mazda 6 was recalled on 26 April 2013 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0496/13. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The density of the propellant in the inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant.
| Alert Number | A12/0496/13 |
| Brand | Mazda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | The recall affects certain vehicles produced from 14 February 2002 to 20 April 2003. VINs range:JMZ GG**** 01 100581 – 167961 JMZ GG**** 31 100113 – 167866 JMZ GY**** 01 100075 – 126340 JMZ..... |
| Published | 26 April 2013 |
Risk Description
The density of the propellant in the inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. In this case, the inflator may abnormally ignite at the time of airbag deployment, allowing the inner pressure of inflator to increase abnormally, resulting in breakage of the inflator case.The passenger airbag will not provide adequate protection during a frontal impact and the broken pieces of the inflator case could injure the passenger.
Product Description
Passenger car
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Mazda 6.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.