MAZDA RX-8 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-03-05 | 2004-02-17 | 2004-03-01 |
Production Dates: 2003-04-10 - 2004-01-28
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1604B-B
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.
THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
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.
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'.
