# Service bulletin MT\-003\-18

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10134925
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-04\-23
- Manufacturer's number: MT\-003\-18
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-02\-16
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS

## NHTSA's summary

The Workshop Manual has two\-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two\-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two\-Step Deployment is for US and Canadian spec vehicles.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10134925-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10134925-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Air bags, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 MAZDA CX\-3
- 2013 to 2018 MAZDA CX\-5
- 2007 to 2012 MAZDA CX\-7
- 2007 to 2018 MAZDA CX\-9
- 2011 to 2015 MAZDA MAZDA2
- 2004 to 2018 MAZDA MAZDA3
- 2006 to 2015 MAZDA MAZDA5
- 2003 to 2018 MAZDA MAZDA6
- 2006 to 2018 MAZDA MX\-5
- 2004 to 2011 MAZDA RX\-8

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024538](/recalls/tc/2024538.md), 2024-09-18: Airbag
- [24V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V695000.md), 2024-09-18: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- [2021412](/recalls/tc/2021412.md), 2021-07-02: Airbag
- [21V494000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V494000.md), 2021-07-01: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- [19V782000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V782000.md), 2019-10-31: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [19V781000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V781000.md), 2019-10-31: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [2019496](/recalls/tc/2019496.md), 2019-09-30: Airbag
- [19V488000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V488000.md), 2019-06-24: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [2019256](/recalls/tc/2019256.md), 2019-05-30: Airbag
- [2018597](/recalls/tc/2018597.md), 2018-10-30: Airbag

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [08\-001\-26](/bulletins/11032005.md), 2026-05-03, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin\(s\) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 08\-002/25 08/06/25 Some customers may complain that the front passenger seat belt warning light flashes and the seat belt warning beep is activated, even though there is no occupant in the front passenger seat. When a passenger seat occupant sits with a load on the front side for a long time with the seat warmer on, the occupancy sensor becomes dented and sensitive. As a result, the sensor determines that there is an occupant in the front passenger seat even though the seat is empty. To eliminate this concern, the cushion heater pad has been further improved to re\-route the heater wire around the cell, preventing heat conduction from the heater wire to the cell. REPAIR PROCEDURE Replace the passenger seat cushion pad with modified one according to the instructions on MGSS \(SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION\).
- [08\-001\-25](/bulletins/11019093.md), 2025-06-04, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. Some vehicles may experience an airbag system warning light flashing with DTC B1126:1B or B1127:1B. DTC B1126:1B \- Driver\-side side air bag module circuit resistance high. DTC B1127:1B \- Passenger\-side side air bag module circuit resistance high. This may be caused by coating on the terminals allowing oxidation. The new terminals have a tin coating to prevent oxidation.
- [SSPA6 FCa](/bulletins/11017717.md), 2025-05-05, Service campaign: AIR BAGS. Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program \(SSP\) on certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles built from November 1, 2014 through May 13, 2016. If you are a recipient of this notice, your vehicle is included in Special Service Program \(SSP\) A6. What is the problem? Certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles were evaluated under NHTSA’s new frontal oblique crash test, and the evaluation revealed that the fabric of the passenger frontal air bag may be torn during deployment of the air bag. NHTSA performed a frontal oblique crash being evaluated for inclusion in the New Car Assessment Program \(NCAP\). The NCAP test being evaluated is not a requirement of the current vehicle safety regulations or NCAP ratings, but will be used for NCAP safety ratings for future model year vehicles. Even though 2016 CX\-5 vehicles fully satisfy the current vehicle safety regulations, we are conducting the SSP to minimize any potential safety risk. Action required: As previously advised the MDRT Tool loaner software expired July 15, 2020. All dealers must return their MDRT SSPA6 Tool to Mazda with a Warranty Part Return Shipping label by August 21, 2020. Any MDRT SSPA6 Tool not returned to Mazda by that time will incur a $1,000.00 missing tool charge. New Mazda dealers that do not have this tool, please fill out the Dealer Recall Help form on MXConnect \> Warranty to advise you do not have the tool.
- [SSPA6 Repair](/bulletins/11016380.md), 2025-04-02, Service campaign: AIR BAGS. Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program \(SSP\) on certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles built from November 1, 2014 through May 13, 2016. If you are a recipient of this notice, your vehicle is included in Special Service Program \(SSP\) A6. What is the problem? Certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles were evaluated under NHTSA’s new frontal oblique crash test, and the evaluation revealed that the fabric of the passenger frontal air bag may be torn during deployment of the air bag. NHTSA performed a frontal oblique crash being evaluated for inclusion in the New Car Assessment Program \(NCAP\). The NCAP test being evaluated is not a requirement of the current vehicle safety regulations or NCAP ratings, but will be used for NCAP safety ratings for future model year vehicles. Even though 2016 CX\-5 vehicles fully satisfy the current vehicle safety regulations, we are conducting the SSP to minimize any potential safety risk. Action required: As previously advised the MDRT Tool loaner software expired July 15, 2020. All dealers must return their MDRT SSPA6 Tool to Mazda with a Warranty Part Return Shipping label by August 21, 2020. Any MDRT SSPA6 Tool not returned to Mazda by that time will incur a $1,000.00 missing tool charge. New Mazda dealers that do not have this tool, please fill out the Dealer Recall Help form on MXConnect \> Warranty to advise you do not have the tool.
- [SSPA6 FC](/bulletins/11016379.md), 2025-04-02, Service campaign: AIR BAGS. Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program \(SSP\) on certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles built from November 1, 2014 through May 13, 2016. If you are a recipient of this notice, your vehicle is included in Special Service Program \(SSP\) A6. What is the problem? Certain 2016 CX\-5 vehicles were evaluated under NHTSA’s new frontal oblique crash test, and the evaluation revealed that the fabric of the passenger frontal air bag may be torn during deployment of the air bag. NHTSA performed a frontal oblique crash being evaluated for inclusion in the New Car Assessment Program \(NCAP\). The NCAP test being evaluated is not a requirement of the current vehicle safety regulations or NCAP ratings, but will be used for NCAP safety ratings for future model year vehicles. Even though 2016 CX\-5 vehicles fully satisfy the current vehicle safety regulations, we are conducting the SSP to minimize any potential safety risk. Action required: As previously advised the MDRT Tool loaner software expired July 15, 2020. All dealers must return their MDRT SSPA6 Tool to Mazda with a Warranty Part Return Shipping label by August 21, 2020. Any MDRT SSPA6 Tool not returned to Mazda by that time will incur a $1,000.00 missing tool charge. New Mazda dealers that do not have this tool, please fill out the Dealer Recall Help form on MXConnect \> Warranty to advise you do not have the tool.
- [SA\-027\-24](/bulletins/10254187.md), 2024-05-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
- [SA\-008\-24](/bulletins/10251368.md), 2024-03-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
- [09\-003\-23b](/bulletins/10248385.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself \(Ghost Touch\). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the parts.
- [01\-007\-23a](/bulletins/10246121.md), 2023-12-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Mazda DCA\-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA\-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- [SA\-032\-23a](/bulletins/10244679.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. If you encounter any type of electrical concern \(e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC\(s\) stored...\), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.

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