An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Mazda Dealer Email - June 25, 2019
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Mazda Dealer Email - June 21, 2019
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Safety Recall 2618F
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - UPDATE - Safety Recall 2618F- Launch of 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag lnflator - Permanent Remedy Repair.
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - Big Island Mailer 10/31/19

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