2009 Mazda Rx-8 | 2010 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V403000, published June 19, 2018 and initiated June 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2009 Mazda Rx-8 | 2010 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 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.
What to do
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. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- RX-8
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2009 MAZDA RX-8 | 2010 MAZDA RX-8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Mazda Rx-8 | 2010 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V403000 on June 19, 2018. Reported hazard: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: RX-8.