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🧸 Product FR February 1, 2022

mazda — 6 voiture de tourisme

un défaut dans le générateur de gaz du coussin gonflable passager peut provoquer un gonflage incontrôlé lorsque le coussin gonflable est activé. par conséquent, de petites particules métalliques peuvent être libérées, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures pour les occupants.

Mazda 6 passenger cars A defect in the passenger airbag gas generator may cause uncontrolled inflation when the airbag deploys, releasing small metal particles and increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A problem was found in some Mazda cars. The passenger airbag’s gas generator can break and spray tiny metal pieces when the airbag goes off.

What's happening? Mazda has fixed the issue. They will replace the broken part for free.

Does this affect me? If you own a Mazda car with a passenger airbag, this could put you at risk.

What should I do? Contact a Mazda dealer or your mechanic to check and repair your car. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns from the airbag.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · un défaut dans le générateur de gaz du coussin gonflable passager peut provoquer un gonflage incontrôlé lorsque le coussin gonflable est activé. par conséquent, de petites particules métalliques peuvent être libérées, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures pour les occupants.

First published
February 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49021/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
mazda — 6 voiture de tourisme. Mazda 6 passenger cars A defect in the passenger airbag gas generator may cause uncontrolled inflation when the airbag deploys, releasing small metal particles and increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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