2010 Mazda Rx-8 | 2011 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 25, 2019 · Recall initiated: June 24, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V488000, published June 25, 2019 and initiated June 24, 2019. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2010 Mazda Rx-8 | 2011 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- RX-8
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2010 MAZDA RX-8 | 2011 MAZDA RX-8
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Mazda Rx-8 | 2011 Mazda Rx-8 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V488000 on June 25, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: RX-8.