2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to air bag inflator defects based on recall data. No other issues have been reported through complaints.
There are five recalls affecting the 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. All recalls involve the frontal air bag inflator modules for both the driver and passenger sides. These defects pose risks of inflator rupture or explosion, which could cause serious injury from metal fragments during deployment. The recalls require parts replacement and dealer inspections, some with "Do Not Drive" advisories.
Recalls- Passenger air bag inflator installation. In recall 23V837000 affecting 12,741 vehicles, replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. This may prevent proper inflation during a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the inflator as needed at no cost.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture risk. Recall 18V039000 applies to 2,205 vehicles where excessive internal pressure in the passenger front air bag inflator may cause explosion upon deployment. Owners were instructed not to drive their vehicles until fixed. Dealers replace the inflator free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator rupture risk. Recall 18V038000 affects 2,205 vehicles with inflators prone to explosion due to excessive internal pressure. Owners were ordered not to drive affected vehicles. Replacement of the driver air bag inflator is performed at no charge.
- Passenger inflator rupture risk. Recall 17V806000 covers 17,576 vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that may rupture and release metal fragments in a crash. Owners were advised not to drive vehicles until repairs. Dealers will replace inflators free of charge. This recall supersedes recall 15V-346 and requires some vehicles with prior replacements to return for an alternate inflator.
- Driver inflator rupture risk. Recall 17V807000 also affects 17,576 vehicles where driver air bag inflators may rupture upon deployment. Owners were instructed not to drive their vehicles. Alternate inflators are installed at no cost. This recall supersedes 16V-048 and mandates return visits for vehicles with previous replacements.
Owners of the 2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK facing repeated repairs or ongoing recall issues involving air bag inflators may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can provide guidance on potential remedies based on individual circumstances.
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
52303
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
12741 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
2205 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
2205 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
17576 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
17576 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints
No complaints found.