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RICHMOND HILL, ON. (August 13, 2024) – Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) is issuing a "DO NOT DRIVE" advisory to customers who have not yet had their vehicles repaired under seven past safety recalls (1317F, 1417G, 1817L, 1917L, 2118A, 2418A, and 2618F). These previously announced recalls involve multiple vehicles equipped with Takata non-desiccated air bag inflators. This urgent measure further encourages owners to get their vehicles repaired immediately, as the faulty inflators pose a serious safety risk.

Approximately 71,000 vehicles are impacted in Canada. The age of these vehicles, some over 20 years old, makes it increasingly possible that air bag inflators will explode and cause sharp metal fragments to strike the driver or passengers resulting in serious injury or death. The DO NOT DRIVE advisory impacts all customers that have not completed 1317F, 1417G, 1817L, 1917L, 2118A, 2418A, and 2618F. This includes driver and passenger air bag inflators in the following models and model years (MY): 2004-2010MY B-series, 2004-2008MY Mazda6, 2006-2007MY Mazdaspeed6, and 2004-2008MY RX8 vehicles. Also included are passenger air bag inflators in the following models and model years (MY): 2007-2012MY CX-7, 2007-2015MY CX-9, 2009-2013MY Mazda6, and 2009-2011MY RX8 vehicles.

Parts are available now and repairs can be done through any Mazda dealerships. Owners can also arrange to have their vehicles towed directly to a Mazda dealership for a permanent repair that will resolve the safety risk by calling 1-877-756-2932.

Mazda Canada will continue notifying known owners of these vehicles with the updated DO NOT DRIVE advisory message. To see if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall visit MazdaRecalls.ca or the Transport Canada recalls page. 

About Mazda Canada Inc.
Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda Canada Inc. is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer service and parts support of Mazda vehicles in Canada. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Mazda Canada has a nationwide network of 163 retail stores. For additional information visit Mazda Canada's media website at www.media.mazda.ca.

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