Mazda Rx8: Driver's Front Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly

Recall Summary Mazda is recalling approximately 96,090 RX8, 6, and BT-50 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because high humidity exposure may cause the driver's front airbag inflator to rupture and deploy abnormally during a crash. If this happens, metal fragments from the inflator could strike the driver or passengers. The fix involves replacing the airbag inflator.

Recalling firm

MAZDA

Product

Vehicles: MAZDA RX8, MAZDA 6, MAZDA BT-50. Units affected: 96,090

Reason

Continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver�s front airbag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver�s front airbag. Should the inflator rupture it could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-04-29

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6b492f62-e73b-4aa0-a3fc-b9b233c99dc4