Yahoo Autos Mazda Recalling 77000 MX-5s in U.S. Due to Airbag Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Mazda is recalling more than 77,000 late-model MX-5 Miatas, due to faulty control modules for the vehicle's air bag sensors. During a minor crash, NHTSA says, the air bag could improperly deploy with excessive force, instead of the lower-energy level of deployment that should occur.
This unexpectedly forceful deployment may increase the risk of airbag induced injuries, in particular for occupants who don't wear a seat belt. As of September 11, 2024, however, Mazda was not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.
The recall involves 77,670 Mazda MX-5 Miatas built between April 20, 2015, and November 2, 2023. Mazda estimates that 100 percent of MX-5s built during that period have the faulty sensor; considering the ND-generation Miata began with the 2016 model year, that means the recall covers a vast majority of current-gen MX-5s on the road. Cars built after November 2, 2023, have an updated, properly calibrated sensor.
A recall for 15,835 Fiat 124 Spiders, which are based on the same platform, was also announced this week for the same issue. The Fiats subject to recall were built between March 1, 2016 and August 31, 2020.
Mazda dealers were notified of the recall this week. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2024. Dealers will reprogram the airbag sensor control module with improved software; the repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners, as is required by federal law.
Owners looking for more information can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I. Owners can also contact the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.gov; the NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 24V695000.
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