SA-068-17

Service Alert
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
Subject:
STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE
BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS
Service Alert No.: SA-068/17
Last Issued: 09/12/2017
DESCRIPTION
When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the stopper plate (3)
carefully using a flathead screwdriver (but do not remove it), and then pull out the connector.
CAUTION:
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Pulling out the connector without lifting the stopper plate will cause damage to the
connector.
If work is not performed carefully, the stopper plate may pop off/be damaged/become lost.
In case that the stopper plate is damaged/lost during the recall work, the stopper plates have been
established as new service parts.Two types of old and new stopper plates exist. The exact switching date
from the old to new stopper plate is unknown. Confirm the configuration of the stopper plate used on the
vehicle, then order one with the same configuration.
In case that the stopper plate is damaged/lost during the recall work, the stopper plates have been
established as new service parts.Two types of old and new stopper plates exist. The exact switching date
from the old to new stopper plate is unknown. Confirm the configuration of the stopper plate used on the
vehicle, then order one with the same configuration.
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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
© 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.
Service Alert No.: SA-068/17
Last Issued: 09/12/2017
Recalls:
9616F 2007-2009 B-Series - Safety Recall For Takata Safety Recall Expansion
1317F 2007-2011 CX-7, 2007-2011 CX-9, 2009-2011 Mazda6, - Takata Passenger Air Bag inflator
9416E 2004-2006 MPV, 2004-2011 RX8, 2003-2008 MAZDA6 - Safety Recall For Takata Safety Recall
Expansion
9116A 2004-2006 B-Series Truck Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator Replacement
8315F 2004-2006 B-Series - Passenger Airbag Safety Recall
1417G 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, 2004-2008 RX-8 - Driver Airbag Safety Recall
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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
© 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.