CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles have passenger frontal air bag inflators that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. If the passenger airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator may explode and send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which could cause serious injury or death. These vehicles were previously recalled under recall 18V-716, but the repair has not yet been performed on them.
Mazda advises owners not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4 (Mazda recall number 2618F). Check your VIN for open recalls regularly, since this recall remains unrepaired until the work is done.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda RX-8 | 20102011 |
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