Mazda RX-8 recalls

24 official safety recalls for the Mazda RX-8 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver airbag inflator may inflate uncontrollably

    Reported January 7, 2022Model years 2002–2011EU Safety Gate A12/00508/22

    A defect in the driver airbag gas generator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release metal fragments when the airbag activates, potentially injuring occupants. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    When the airbag is activated, a defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag may result in uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments, which can cause injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Fuel pump rings may leak

    Reported December 13, 2021Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2021/4113,848 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak from the fuel pump rings. The rings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP RINGS
    Defect
    Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.
    Remedy
    Replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.

  3. Front suspension ball joint holder may break

    Reported December 10, 2021Model years 2008EU Safety Gate A12/00409/22

    The lower front suspension ball joint holder may break and detach from the ball joint, causing directional instability and increasing accident risk. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The lower front suspension ball joint holder may break and can detach from the from the ball joint, causing directional instability which increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Fuel pump mounting rings may leak

    Reported September 24, 2021Model years 2009–2011NHTSA campaign 21V74400013,891 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings, creating a fire risk if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will install new mounting rings and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on affected vehicles, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Passenger air bag inflator may explode

    Reported October 31, 2019Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 19V78100047,006 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The passenger air bag inflator may explode after propellant degradation, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Do not drive until repaired. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternate one, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is 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 December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

    Reported June 24, 2019Model years 2010–2011NHTSA campaign 19V488000211 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    After long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes, the passenger air bag inflator may explode in a crash and send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, risking serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended

    Reported November 19, 2018Model years 2003–2010DVSA recall R/2018/31726,261 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended. The recall replaces the airbag assembly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED
    Defect
    Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
    Remedy
    Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

  8. Passenger air bag inflator may explode

    Reported June 15, 2018Model years 2005–2009NHTSA campaign 18V4040004,184 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The passenger air bag inflator may explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace it with an alternate inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 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.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Passenger air bag inflator may explode

    Reported June 15, 2018Model years 2009–2010NHTSA campaign 18V403000237 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The passenger air bag inflator may explode when deployed, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace it with an alternate inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 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.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    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. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Passenger air bag inflator may explode

    Reported June 15, 2018Model years 2004–2011NHTSA campaign 18V402000308,591 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The passenger air bag inflator may explode when deployed, sending sharp metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternate one free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 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, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Front lower arm ball joint casting may crack or break

    Reported January 31, 2018Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2018/0158,030 vehicles affected

    The front lower arm ball joint casting may crack and, in extreme driving conditions, break, detaching the ball joint and potentially causing loss of control. Both lower arms will be replaced with modified units.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT CASTING MAY CRACK / BREAK
    Defect
    The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.

  12. Fuel pump parts may deteriorate and leak

    Reported January 31, 2018Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2018/01425,190 vehicles affected

    Heat may deteriorate the fuel pump rings or discharge pipe, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire. The rings and filter body will be replaced, and heat-insulating pads fitted to the tank.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    On the subject vehicles the resin fuel pump rings located on the top surface of the fuel tank may deteriorate by heat from the engine and exhaust pipes. Over time this deterioration could cause the fuel tank to leak which may increase the risk a vehicle fire. The resin fuel pump discharge pipe mounted to the upper part of the fuel pump body (within the fuel tank) may also deteriorate following exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust systems. This deterioration may cause the pipe to crack creating a fuel leak which could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Fuel may leak from either the upper surface of the fuel tank and /or the fuel pump discharge pipe. In the worst case this may result in a fuel leak. This in turn could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the resin fuel pump rings and the fitment of heat insulating pads on the upper surface of the fuel tank to prevent future deterioration by heat of the engine and exhaust systems. The fuel pump filter body will also be replaced with a modified version in order to address the concern of the deterioration of the fuel discharge pipe.

  13. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported July 26, 2017Model years 2004–2008NHTSA campaign 17V474000308,992 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Moisture intrusion and other factors may cause the driver airbag inflator to rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Front lower control arm ball joint may separate

    Reported June 1, 2017Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 17V35500035,332 vehicles affected

    The ball joint socket on a front lower control arm may crack, allowing the ball joint to separate and causing a loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the front lower control arms free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
    Consequence
    If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1117E.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  15. Fuel pump pipe may crack and leak

    Reported June 1, 2017Model years 2004–2008NHTSA campaign 17V35400069,447 vehicles affected

    Engine and exhaust heat may crack the main fuel pump pipe, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
    Consequence
    If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Fuel pump seals may deteriorate and leak

    Reported October 31, 2016Model years 2004–2008NHTSA campaign 16V79300069,447 vehicles affected

    Heat may deteriorate the fuel pump seals, allowing fuel to leak and increasing the risk of fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the seals and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
    Consequence
    The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  17. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported April 29, 2016Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2016/08464,060 vehicles affected

    High humidity may cause the driver airbag inflator housing to rupture in a crash, potentially sending metal fragments towards occupants. The airbag inflator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    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

  18. Heat damage may affect fuel tank

    Reported August 10, 2005Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2005/11530,108 vehicles affected

    Prolonged high engine revs while parked may melt nearby parts and heat-damage the fuel tank. Dealers will fit a heat insulator pad to the tank and upgrade the power control module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.

  19. Lower suspension arm ball joint may crack

    Reported August 10, 2005Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2005/1144,621 vehicles affected

    Cracks in the lower suspension arm ball joint socket could let the ball separate under severe driving conditions, causing loss of steering. The arm will be inspected and replaced with a quality-assured part if affected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    It is possible that cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. Which under certain severe driving conditions may cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. If this is shown to be the case the part will be changed for a quality assured item.

  20. Lower control arm ball joint socket may crack

    Reported July 20, 2005Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 05V32500027,800 vehicles affected

    Improper forging may cause cracks in the lower control arm ball joint socket. The ball could separate in severe driving conditions, causing loss of steering and a possible crash. Dealers will inspect and replace control arms if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.
    Consequence
    IN SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE BALL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BALL JOINT SOCKET AND A LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
    Notes
    MAZDA RECALL NO. 3405G.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  21. Exhaust heat may damage nearby parts

    Reported July 7, 2005Model years 2004–2005NHTSA campaign 05V31700052,000 vehicles affected

    Running the engine at high RPM while parked for too long may cause exhaust heat to melt nearby parts, potentially causing fuel leaks and a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace parts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Defect
    IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
    Notes
    MAZDA RECALL NO.3305G.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  22. Transmission heat insulator may crack

    Reported May 7, 2004Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2004/029119 vehicles affected

    The dynamic damper heat insulator may crack, causing abnormal noise, and could become detached. It will be replaced with a modified insulator.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE CRACKING OF DYNAMIC DAMPER HEAT INSULATOR
    Defect
    The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. In the worst case the insulator may become detached.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the insulator with a modified one.

  23. Manual transmission heat insulator may crack and detach

    Reported February 17, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V07500012,000 vehicles affected

    The heat insulator may crack, causing abnormal noise, and could come off while driving, posing a hazard to following vehicles. Dealers will replace the heat insulator.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.
    Consequence
    CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
    Notes
    MAZDA RECALL NO. 1704B.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  24. Front passenger airbag may not protect in a frontal crash

    Reported February 17, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V07400029,300 vehicles affected

    The front passenger airbag may be wired incorrectly and may not provide adequate protection in a frontal crash. Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the airbag system.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    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.
    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).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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