NHTSA Recall # | 62237 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V074000 |
MFG Compaign # | 1604B-B |
Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 05/03/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/04/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/01/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/02/04 |
Report created | 01/03/04 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 29300 |
Defect summary | As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags. |
Consequence summary | The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Mazda recall no. 1604b-b. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |