First generation Mazda6 included in global recall

A total of 468 first generation Mazda6s built in 2002 and 2003 and sold in Australia will be recalled as part of a global recall.

The recall has been issued due to a potential defect with the passenger side SRS airbag in some models.

During inflation of the airbag, the gas generator may not work properly causing an abnormal pressure increase to occur inside the airbag inflator. As a result, the airbag may not inflate as intended.

There have been no reports of this defect occurring in any Mazda vehicle.

Mazda Australia will be contacting owners of affected vehicles directly in order to make arrangements to have the recall work completed.

No other Mazda vehicles are affected.