Vehicle recall 16V594000 · August 11, 2016
2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6
The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
- Consequence
- Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V594000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 11, 2016
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 9816H
- Owner notification
- April 12, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41,918
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive; Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda6 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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