MAZDA RX8 2011: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Make : MAZDA	Model : RX8	Year : 2011
Build Dates : 2009-06-01 - 2011-04-26
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V488000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-07-09	Date Received by ODI: 2019-06-24	Date Added to Database: 2019-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2618F
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 211
Summary: Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Report Initiator: ODI		V Report
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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.