2010 MAZDA RX-8; 2011 MAZDA RX-8
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled but remain unrepaired. These vehicles have passenger front air bag inflators that may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. An inflator explosion could send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Owners should not drive their vehicles until the repair is completed. Mazda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, and reference recall number 2618F.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. 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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.