19 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2005-07-20
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
Consequence
In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the control arms. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 3405g.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2005-07-14
Description
If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions. Problems caused by the excessive heat build-up can range from inoperative oxygen sensor, neutral switch and back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank.
Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda recall no.3305g.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2004-03-01
Description
As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
Consequence
The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.
Corrective Action
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 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
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 (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2004-03-01
Description
On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.
Consequence
Continued operation of the vehicle can cause the insulator to come off and could pose a hazard to following vehicles.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 1704b.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2013-04-11
Description
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles manufactured january 14, 2003, through may 29, 2003; and 2004 rx-8 vehicles manufactured june 25, 2003, through june 30, 2003, to address a safety defect in the passenger side air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Corrective Action
Owners of all vehicles on which a defective air bag may have been installed as original equipment will be notified. Dealers will inspect vehicles, and where a defective air bag inflator is identified, the inflator will be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 3, 2013. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6. Mazda's recall campaign number is 6913d.
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.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2014-06-24
Description
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles and 2004 rx-8 vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Corrective Action
Owners of all vehicles on which a defective air bag may have been installed as original equipment will be notified. Dealers will replace the defective air bag inflator, free of charge. The safety recall is scheduled to begin in august 2014. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall campaign number is 7714f. Note: this is an expansion of nhtsa recall no. 13v-130.
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.
DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2014-12-04
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 mazda6, and model year 2004-2005 rx-8, and mpv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in alabama, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, texas, puerto rico, saipan and guam. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger¿s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 4, 2015. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8114l. Note: this recall supersedes safety recall 14v-344 as to the front passenger air bag inflators.
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.
DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or zone a. Additionally, unless included in zone a above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b. Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, mazda is recalling certain model year 2004 mazda rx-8 and mpv, 2003-2004 mazda6 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 15, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9416e.
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.
DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2015-12-23
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 29, 2002, to may 5, 2008, 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2005, to june 29, 2007, and a limited production of model year 2004 rx-8 vehicles manufactured june 25, 2003, to june 30, 2003. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9015l. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 13v-130 and 14v-362 in their entirety. This recall partially supersedes recall 14v-773 in that model year 2003-2006 mazda6 vehicles covered by that recall are now covered by this campaign.
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.
DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Posted on: 2015-06-17
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 29, 2002, to may 5, 2008, 2004-2008 rx-8 vehicles manufactured april 10, 2003, to february 18, 2008, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles manufactured august 4, 2005, to june 29, 2007. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2015. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8215f. Note: this recall supersedes 15v345. Owners who had their vehicle's interim repair completed under recall 15v-345 still need to have their vehicles remedied again under this recall.
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.
DEFECT #16 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2016-10-31
Description
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 rx-8 vehicles manufactured april 10, 2003, to february 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Consequence
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Mazda will notify owners about the issue and will second a second notice when remedy parts are available. The manufacturer did not provide a schedule for these notifications. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516j.
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.
DEFECT #17 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Posted on: 2017-06-02
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2004 mazda rx-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
Consequence
If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1117e.
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.
DEFECT #18 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Posted on: 2019-10-31
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2005 mpv, 2004 rx-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began december 3, 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 recalls 13v130, 14v362, 14v773 and 15v869.
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.
DEFECT #19 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Posted on: 2018-06-19
Description
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 mazda6, 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 and 2004 mpv vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 mpv vehicles in alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, delaware, the district of columbia, florida, georgia, hawaii, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, louisiana, maryland, mississippi, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, south carolina, tennessee, texas, virginia, west virginia, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. On july 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 rx-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-354 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, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
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. Mailing to the affected rx-8 owners began july 6, 2019. 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 16v354.
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.