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2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 recall: inflator module

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on June 15, 2018. It covers about 237 vehicles.

vehicles affected
237
reported
Jun 15, 2018
owners notified
Jul 9, 2019
related complaints
1

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.

Recall number 18V403000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 18V403000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 18V403000, reported on June 15, 2018, covers about 237 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V403000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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