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Recall 18V-403

Mazda North American Operations recalled the 2009 to 2010 Mazda RX-8: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-403
Reported
June 15, 2018
Vehicles affected
237 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

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-[removed], option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles