Mazda6 (GG) Sedan/Hatch, Mazda6 (GY) Wagon, RX-8 (FE) & BT-50 (UN)
Published 10 June 2015
Product
Mazda6 (GG1032) Sedan/Hatch 2005-2007 - beta Mazda6 (GY1032) Wagon 2005-2007 - beta Mazda6 (GG1031) Sedan/Hatch 2002-2005 - alpha & beta Mazda6 (GY1031) Wagon 2002-2005 - alpha & beta Mazda6 (GG10R2) Hatch 2006-2007 - beta Mazda6 (GY10R2) Wagon 2006-2007 - beta RX-8 (FE1031) 2003-2007- alpha & beta BT-50 (UNY0*3/UNY0*4) Ute/Cab Chassis 2006-2011 - beta
Why it was recalled
Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.