Mazda Australia Pty Limited — Mazda6 (GG/GY)

PRA number

2013/13570

Published date

8 May 2013

Product description

This recall has been updated.

For updated information please go to recall PRA2015/14761 (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/mazda-australia-pty-ltd-mazda6-…).

Mazda6 (GG/GY) Passenger Vehicles

Identifying features

This recall includes Mazda6 (GG/GY) vehicles.

Please go to recall PRA2015/14761 for the full information about affected vehicles.

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

This recall includes Mazda6 (GG/GY) vehicles within the ranges listed below (inclusive):VIN Ranges:GG Models JM0 GG1031 00 101259 – JM0 GG1031 00 116497GY Models JM0 GY1031 00 100009 – JM0 GY1031 00 100741Note: Not all vehicles within the above VIN and production date range are affected by this recall.

Reasons the product is recalled

The passenger-side air bag inflator may have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant.

The hazards to consumers

In the event of a collision, the inflator may rupture and cause the passenger-side air bag to deploy abnormally, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

What consumers should do

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mazda to arrange to have their vehicles repaired.

Consumers can use Mazda’s VIN look-up tool to see if their vehicle is affected by this recall: https://www.mazda.com.au/recalls/