NHTSA Campaign Id 04V074000; Date: Feb. 17, 2004
The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.
2004 Mazda Rx-8
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 29,300
As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
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.
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 2004
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