Recall 18V403000: 2009–2010 Mazda RX-8
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.
- Report date
- Jun 15, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 237
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Mazda RX-8
- 2010 Mazda RX-8
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V403000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2618F
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Owner letters
- Jul 9, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology