MAZDA RX8 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX8 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-04-10 - 2008-02-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V474000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-26 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1417G | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 308992 | ||
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Summary:
Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. 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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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