Recall
Mazda Rx-8 — 04V074000
NHTSA ID
04V074000
Make
Mazda
Model
Rx-8
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-02-17
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
29,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
1604B-B
Summary
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.
Consequence
THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
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.