Recall 04V-074
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recalled the 2004 Mazda RX-8: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-074
- Reported
- February 17, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 29,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
The risk
The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mazda recall no. 1604b-b.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-8 2004