Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
RX-8
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
18V404000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20040701
End Of Manufacture
20090331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4184
Date Owners Notified
20180706
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20180615
Make Campaign Number
2618F