NHTSA recall 18V404000

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: 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.