Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V695000 |
| Report Received Date | 9/18/2024 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Vehicles Affected | 77,670 |
| Completion Rate | 62.83% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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."
Issue
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Consequence Summary
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
