An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (22)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- June 27, 2018 - Subject: Takata Safety Recall update for 9416E, 0617A, 2018A affecting the Mazda RX-8
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- August 17, 2018 - Dealer Email
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- August 28, 2018 Attention: Mazda General Managers, Parts and Service Managers Subject: DMV Letters to Mazda owners
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- June 15th, 2018 - Subject: Warranty Claim Submission for Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement - Affecting Safety Recalls 9416E, 0617A, and 2018A transitioning to 2618F
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: **UPDATE** - Takata Safety Recall Update for Recall 2618F – Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6 and MPV Launch Delayed until July 6, 2018
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Takata Safety Recall Update for Recall 2618F – Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6 and MPV Launch Delayed until July 6, 2018
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Insurance Email and Letters to CALIFORNIA Mazda owners
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 4
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Safety Recall 2618F
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - UPDATE - Safety Recall 2618F- Launch of 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag lnflator - Permanent Remedy Repair.
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) Subject: Migration of Safety Recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J to Safety Recall 2618F Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag lnflator (Permanent Remedy Repair) Mazda RX-8 vehicles only.
• Manufacturer Notices (to Dealers, ...
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - Big Island Mailer 10/31/19

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