The 2008 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 recalls, all involving the Takata airbag inflators: both the driver and front passenger airbag inflators can rupture or explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin and causing serious injury or death.
All three recalls address the same class of defect. The driver-side inflator degrades over time when exposed to high humidity and heat, building pressure that can cause it to burst violently. The passenger-side inflator carries the same risk and is covered under two separate filings that together span most U.S. states and territories. Because these inflators can fail without any crash, the hazard is present on any trip.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
