Make : MAZDA | Model : RX8 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030410 - 20040128 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V074000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040305 | Date Received by ODI: 20040217 | Date Added to Database: 20040301 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1604B-B | ||
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29300 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS. |
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Consequence:
THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |