2005 Mazda Mpv | 2005 Mazda Rx-8 | 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2006 Mazda Rx-8 | 2007 Mazda Rx-8 | 2008 Mazda Rx-8 | 2009 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V404000, published June 19, 2018 and initiated June 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2005 Mazda Mpv | 2005 Mazda Rx-8 | 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2006 Mazda Rx-8 | 2007 Mazda Rx-8 | 2008 Mazda Rx-8 | 2009 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MPV
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2005 MAZDA MPV | 2005 MAZDA RX-8 | 2006 MAZDA MPV | 2006 MAZDA RX-8 | 2007 MAZDA RX-8 | 2008 MAZDA RX-8 | 2009 MAZDA RX-8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Mazda Mpv | 2005 Mazda Rx-8 | 2006 Mazda Mpv | 2006 Mazda Rx-8 | 2007 Mazda Rx-8 | 2008 Mazda Rx-8 | 2009 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V404000 on June 19, 2018. Reported hazard: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MPV.