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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2024 · #24V695000

Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice