2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 Passenger Air Bag Inflator Concern – Safety Recall 2618F

June 24, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V488000

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V488

Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 211

 

Summary

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Check if your Mazda has a Recall

 

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
Recall Campaign 2618F

2004-2011 RX-8 Passenger Air Bag Inflator Concern – Safety Recall 2618F

 

A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Verify that the vehicle is within the 2004-2005 or 2006-2011 Model/Year range: 

–If the vehicle is within the 2004-2005 Model/Year range, proceed to Repair Procedure B Page 2.  

-If the vehicle is within the 2006-2011 Model/Year range, proceed to Repair Procedure C Page 14.  

– Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for Campaign Label Recall 2618F attached to the vehicle’s hood or bulkhead. Refer to eMDCS System – Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results table below.

NOTE:  Be sure to verify Recall number as the vehicle may have multiple Recall labels.

 

eMDCS System – Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results:

If eMDCS displays:	Campaign Label is:	Action to perform:
RECALL 2618F OPEN	Present	Email Dealer Recall Help or Contact Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626 option 3 to update vehicle history.
	Not present	Proceed to “B. REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
RECALL 2618F CLOSED	Present	Return vehicle to inventory or customer.
	Not present	Proceed to “C. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION”.
RECALL 2618F IS NOT PRESENT	Does not apply	Recall does not apply to this vehicle. Return vehicle to inventory or customer.

 

 

B. REPAIR PROCEDURE: Air Bag inflator Replacement Procedure

 

RX-8(FE): 2004-2005MY ONLY         (Part Number: F1Z2-57-K80)

Parts Information: The service parts are available in one box.

 

Outline: 

1. Remove the inflator from Air Bag Module, then replace it with a modified one.
2. Return the removed inflator with the following manner and caution.

Caution: 

• Replaced Inflators must be returned. Be sure to keep the carton box which was used to deliver the new inflator. This box is a mandatory for shipping special goods like airbag related parts / inflator.
• Pack the removed inflator in this box exactly in the same manner as the new inflator was packed.

 

Repair Procedure B:

Warning: 

• Perform the replacement in a clean environment. Oil, grease, water, etc on components may cause the air bag modules to fail to deploy in the event of an accident, which may cause serious injury. Do not allow oil, grease, water, etc., spill or get in contact with the airbag components. * Inserting a screwdriver, etc., into the connector of an air bag module may damage the connector and cause the air bag module to deploy improperly, which may cause serious injury. Do not insert any foreign objects into the connectors.
• Do not disassemble the vehicle part other than instructed here.
• Do not make an attempt to directly supply electric power to the module and the inflator.
• Keep the module facing of the pad surface upwards anytime, except while performing replacement work.
• Do not use the module and new inflator if they happen to fall on the ground.
• Avoid exposing the module and inflator to temperatures exceeding 194 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Remove the air bag module assembly.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
   • Pull the stay damper in the direction shown in the figure, and detach the connecting part between the glove compartment and the stay damper.

 

• Press the stopper in and remove it.
• Lower the glove compartment.
• Detach the clips from the dashboard and remove the glove compartment.

 

4. Remove the Air Bag Module.

Note: The Air Bag Module cover in many vehicles may be sun damaged, however this is not covered under the recall. Be careful when handling so that any crack does not get worse.

• Remove the bolts
• Disconnect the connector

 

Replace the Inflator:

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate. Then disconnect the connector.

 

2. Loosen the four nuts with non-power tools until the upper surface of the nuts is aligned with the top edge of the screw thread of bolts.
3. If necessary, for easier inflator removal, depress the four nuts to make a gap between the inflator and air bag module.

Note: Do not depress exessively as the module body may be damaged.

 

4. Remove the nuts(X4), then move the stopper plate from the air bag module. Discard the removed four nuts and stopper plate.

 

5. Push the inflator end by thumbs then remove it sliding in the direction as shown.

Caution: Return the removed inflator with required information and pack it in the same carton which the replacement part was sent in. 

 

6. Paste the felt tape to Straight area (Orange area) the retainer. (Paste in two places)

Note: Do not extend outside the Red line (bolt side), in order to prevent tool contact when tightening the nut.

 

7. Fold it in half and paste it inside the retainer. Make it the same on both sides.

 

8. Attach the collar A and C to replacement inflator.

(Location of the collar A: The position is the 1st stage side of the  inflator.)

(Location of the collar C: The position is the 2nd stage side of the  inflator.)

 

9. Insert to align the side of the retainer and guide line (Black line) of replacement inflator.

 

Align guide line (Black line) with retainer edge.

10. Insert the inflator up to the position where it touches the stopper.

The connector direction is 15 ° from the bottom of the retainer.

 

11. Set the new stopper plate (A) by gently pushing until it touches with the inflator side (B).

 

12. Keeping the condition above, tighten the new nuts by fingers first, then to the specified torque by hand tool in the order of (1) – (2) – (3) – (4) shown in the figure. DO NOT USE ANY POWER TOOL AS YOU MAY SHEAR THE STUDS

Tightening Nut Torque: 3.9 ± 0.4 Nm

 

13. Connect the wire harness connecter to the inflator at 2 locations.

 

14. Ensure the connectors are fitted properly.

 

Install the Air Bag Module:

1. Re-connect the connector, then install the Air Bag Module.

(1) Tighten the bolts.

Tightening Torque: 7.9 – 11.7 Nm

 

2. Install the glove box.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds, and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

 

C. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION

1. Fill out a blue “Campaign Label” (9999-95-065A-06) with:

CAMPAIGN NO:  2618F

DEALER CODE:  Your dealer code DATE:         Today’s Date.

 

2. Affix it to the hood or bulkhead as shown:

 

3. Return the vehicle to customer.

 

C. REPAIR PROCEDURE: Air Bag Module Replacement Procedure

 

RX-8(FE): 2006-2011 MY ONLY  (Part Number: FEZ8-57-K70) Parts Information: The service parts are available in one box.

 

Air Bag Module APPS-7

 

 

Outline: 

1. Remove the air bag module, then replace it with a modified one.

 

 

2. Return the removed inflator with the following manner and caution.

Caution: 

• Replaced Inflators must be returned. Be sure to keep the carton box which was used to deliver the new inflator. This box is a mandatory for shipping special goods like airbag related parts / inflator.
• Pack the removed inflator in this box exactly in the same manner as the new inflator was packed.

 

 

Repair Procedure C:

Warning: 

• Perform the replacement in a clean environment. Oil, grease, water, etc on components may cause the air bag modules to fail to deploy in the event of an accident, which may cause serious injury. Do not allow oil, grease, water, etc., spill or get in contact with the airbag components.
• Inserting a screwdriver, etc., into the connector of an air bag module may damage the connector and cause the air bag module to deploy improperly, which may cause serious injury. Do not insert any foreign objects into the connectors.
• Do not disassemble the vehicle part other than instructed here. * Do not make an attempt to directly supply electric power to the module and the inflator.
• Keep the module facing of the pad surface upwards anytime, except while performing replacement work.
• Do not use the module and new inflator if they happen to fall on the ground.
• Avoid exposing the module and inflator to temperatures exceeding 194 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Remove the Air Bag Module Assembly.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
   • Pull the stay damper in the direction shown in the figure, and detach the connecting part between the glove compartment and the stay damper.

 

• Press the stopper in and remove it.
• Lower the glove compartment.
• Detach the clips from the dashboard and remove the glove compartment.

 

4. Remove the Air Bag Module Assembly.

Note: The Air Bag Module cover in many vehicles may be sun damaged, however this is not covered under the recall. Be careful when handling so that any crack does not get worse.

• Remove the bolts
• Disconnect the connector
• Remove the Air Bag Module Assembly

 

Replace the air bag module:

 

(This photo is without INFLATOR)

 

2. Remove Plate and Air Bag Module.

 

3. Remove webbings from Air Bag Module.

 

 

4. Attach the both webbings to the retainer hooks of new replacement module.
5. Install the replacement module.
   • Set the webbing below.
   • Set the webbing on the below.
   • Pass the retainer hook through the hole in the LID.

 

• Attach the plate to the retainer hook.

Fasten the M6 replacement Nuts in 2 locations with hand tools only. (Red circle)

 

Install the Air Bag Module Assembly:

1. Re-connect the connector, then install the air bag module.

(1) Tighten the bolts.

Tightening Torque: 7.9 – 11.7 Nm

 

2. Install the glove box.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

 

1. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION
2. Fill out a blue “Campaign Label” (9999-95-065A-06) with:

CAMPAIGN NO:  2618F

DEALER CODE:  Your dealer code DATE:  Today’s Date.

 

5. Affix it to the hood or bulkhead as shown:

 

6. Return the vehicle to customer.

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PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
Safety Recall 2618F

 

CONDITION OF CONCERN

In the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the passenger frontal air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the front passenger or other vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Dealers are to replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator of subject vehicles with a permanent remedy one.

 

MANDATORY AIR BAG INFLATOR RETURN

The original air bag inflator(s) should be returned by your dealership every 30 days or once 200 inflators have been accumulated. All inflator part numbers can be counted and shipped together for these returns. To schedule a return, please contact XPO at (877) 650-3476.  Detailed air bag inflator return instructions can be found on MGSS and the Dealer Assistance Group websites. Failure to return the original inflator will result in a Warranty Claim Debit.

 

SUBJECT VEHICLES

• Zones A, B and C

Model	Note
2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, 2004-2006 MPV 2004-2011 RX-8	Originally sold or ever registered in Hawaii, California, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina

 

• Zone B

Model	Note
2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, 2004-2006 MPV 2004-2011 RX-8	Originally sold or ever registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

 

• Zone C

Model	Note
2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, 2004-2006 MPV 2004-2011 RX-8	Originally sold or ever registered in 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, Wyoming

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Mazda will notify U.S. owners by first class mail beginning July 6, 2018 and RX-8 owners on July 9, 2019.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Description	Part Number	Quantity	Applicable Model
Passenger Side Front Airbag Inflator	GJYB-57-K80	1	Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6, MPV
Passenger Side Front Airbag Inflator	F1Z2-57-K80	1	2004-2005 Mazda RX-8
Passenger Side Front Airbag Module assembly with Inflator	FEZ8-57-K70	1	2006 – 2011 Mazda RX-8
Campaign Label	9999-95-065A06	1=50 labels	Obtain in MStore (no charge)

 

 

 

WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESSING INFORMATION

	Mazda6, Mazdaspeed6	MPV	2004-2005 Mazda RX-8 (Inflator)	2006-2011 Mazda RX-8 (Module)
Warranty Type	R	R	R	R
Process Number	AJ043A	AJ043A	AJ043A	AJ043A
Symptom Code	99	99	99	99
Damage Code	99	99	99	99
Part Number Main	GJYB-57-K80	GJYB-57-K80	F1Z2-57-K80	FEZ8-57-K70
Quantity	1	1	1	1
Labor Operation Number	XXP7AXRX	XXP7AXRX	XXP7AARX	XXP7ABRX
Labor Hours	0.5 hrs.	0.6 hrs.	0.6 hrs.	0.4 hrs.

 

            

 

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION

Mazda recommends the usage of the MCVP loaner vehicle when available. If all MCVP loaner vehicles are in use and unavailable, and the customer needs a rental car, then use your local rental facility and offer a rental car. Be sure that every effort is made to repair the car within one business day or less in order to allow the next customer the same experience.

 

Rental Car Warranty Claim Information

	MCVP Vehicle Preferred	Rental Agency Vehicle
Warranty Type Code	N/A MCVP does not require claim submission	A
Symptom Code		99
Damage Code		99
Part Number Main Cause		5555-26-18FR
Part Quantity		0
Labor Operation Code		MM024XRX
Labor Hours		0
Sublet – Rental Car
Sublet Invoice Number		Number from Rental Invoice or Dealer Purchase Order
Sublet Type Code		Enter “Z9” (other)
Sublet Amount		Up to $30.00 per day for the number of days customer had rental car
Sublet Text		Number of days rental car was supplied to customer

 

Rental expenses exceeding the two-day limit will require prior DSM Authorization, as outlined in the Mazda Rental Car Reimbursement Program policy.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

Frontal Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator Replacement Safety Recall 2618F

NHTSA Campaign No. 19V-488

 

July 2019

Dear Mazda Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Mazda Motor Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 2010-2011 RX-8 vehicles. If you received this notice, your vehicle is included in this Safety Recall.

Note: Recall 2618F replaces current Safety Recall 2918J (NHTSA Campaign No. 18V-716) as the manufacturer of the remedy frontal passenger side air bag inflator has changed. According to our records, your vehicle has not had Safety Recall 2918J completed, and will now require the recall repair under the Safety Recall 2618F.

 

What is the problem?

The defect in your vehicle could result in serious injury or death. An inflator explosion could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that causes the air bag to deploy. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle had continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity. It is extremely important to schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety and the safety of your passengers.

 

What will Mazda do?

Protect What is Important to You

Your Mazda dealer will replace the frontal passenger side air bag inflator with a permanent remedy inflator, free of charge. The repair should take less than one hour to complete; however, it may take longer.

Making an appointment at your Mazda dealership helps to minimize the wait time and inconvenience this recall may cause.

Mazda will provide alternate transportation free of charge when your vehicle is at an authorized Mazda dealership for a recall repair. To be eligible for alternate transportation, you must schedule an appointment

with any authorized Mazda dealer so that they can discuss and accommodate your needs.

 

What should you do?

Mazda is concerned about your safety, and we urge you to contact any authorized Mazda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the frontal passenger side airbag inflator of your vehicle replaced as soon as possible. You can bring this notice to the dealer but it is not required.

 

TO SCHEDULE THIS IMPORTANT RECALL REPAIR: Make a dealer appointment online at www.MazdaRecallInfo.com Or contact your Mazda dealer by phone

 

Where is the closest Mazda dealer?

To locate your nearest Mazda dealer, visit our website www.MazdaRecallInfo.com, or call our Customer Experience Center at (800) 222-5500, option #4.

 

Moved or no longer own this vehicle?

If you have moved or no longer own your Mazda vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card as soon as possible. This enables us to update our records and notify the current owner.

Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

 

Still have questions?

If you have any questions regarding this recall, visit our website www.MazdaRecallInfo.com, or contact our Customer Experience Center at (800) 222-5500, option #6.

If Mazda or its dealers do not repair the defect free of charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may notify the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety

Hotline at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

As a reminder, you can always go to www.MazdaRecallInfo.com and enter your VIN to view recalls and service campaigns that apply to your vehicle as well as register to receive future recall alerts.

 

Your safety is our first priority at Mazda. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may have caused you.

 

Sincerely,
Mazda North American Operations

Para información en español, visite www.MazdaSeguridad.com o llame a nuestro Centro de Experiencia para el Consumidor al (800) 222-5500, opción #8 para hablar con un representante en español.

 

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URGENT

LIMITED TIME REMAINING
SPECIAL SAFETY RECALL REPAIR EVENT

Putting off your FREE SAFETY recall repair?  NOW is the time to ACT!

Your local Mazda dealers in Kona & Hilo are closing December 31, 2019

YOUR MAZDA HAS AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL  

Dear [Customer Name],

At Mazda, safety is a top priority. Your [Year] [Make] [Model]* has one or more defective parts that have been recalled. If not repaired, they could put you or your passengers at risk. Your FREE safety recall repair must be completed immediately.

Your local Mazda dealerships (Hilo Mazda & Kona Mazda) are closing their doors in December 2019 and after that date, the closest Mazda dealership is on another island. We understand you may have reasons for not getting your FREE safety recall repair completed, which is why we are hosting this recall repair event.

 

WHAT: Safety Recall repair event (All Mazda recall repairs are FREE)

WHEN: Thursday, November 14th AND Friday, November 15th
WHERE:	Hilo Mazda 808-961-4744   1 Keaa Street; Hilo, HI 96720
96740	Kona Mazda 808-329-4141   75-579 Kuakini Hwy; Kailua Kona, HI
TIME:	November 14 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
	November 15 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE:	Mazda Hat (while supplies last)
	BBQ Lunch on Saturday (while supply lasts)

 

To schedule your FREE safety recall repair, please call the Service number listed for your selected dealership.  An appointment is preferred but not required for this special event. Repairs typically are completed within 1 hour.  All Safety Recall Repairs are Free of Charge and there will be no sales pressure to perform any customer pay repairs made at this event.

Your safety and the safety of your family is at risk! DO NOT wait and miss this opportunity to complete your urgent safety recall repair. For your convenience, FREE alternative transportation (if the repair takes a significant amount of time) or FREE towing is available.

If you no longer own this vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card so we can update our records.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your attention to this urgent notice.

 

Sincerely,

Mazda North American Operations

 

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MAZDA DEALER EMAIL

July 8, 201 9

Attention:	All Mazda Dealership General, Service, and Parts Managers
Subject:	UPDATE – safety Recall 261 8F- Launch of 2004-201 1 RX-8 vehicles Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator Permanent Remedy Repair.

 

Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to expand Safety Recall 2618F to include 2004-201 1

RX-8 vehicles that were not previously repaired under Final Remedy Recalls 941 6E, 061 7A, 2018A and 291 8J. Vehicles previously repaired under those four recalls are not subject to Recall 261 8F. Beginning on July 9, 201 9 parts will be available to order for the RX-8 vehicles affected by this recall.

 

Concern Outline:

In the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the passenger frontal air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the front passenger or other vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

 

Owner Notification:

Customers will be notified by first class mail on July 9, 201 9. Letters will be sent to approximately 41 ,069 customers and they will be advised parts are available for repair.

Important Safety Notice: The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits the delivery of any subject vehicle without performing the necessary repair for defects or failures. Failure to perform applicable recalls before delivery can result in extensive dealer fines and penalties from the Federal Government. Therefore, you must complete this recall for all affected vehicles in your inventory prior to delivery.

To help you effectively perform this recall, Mazda has developed the following resources:

1. Owner Letter, Parts and Warranty Information and Repair Procedures are available on MGSS (Mazda Global Service Support) website via MXConnect.
2. Parts and Warranty Information is also available on eMDCS.
3. For technical assistance, contact the Technical Assistance Hotline at (888) 832-8477, Option 3.
4. For warranty questions, contact the Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626, Option 3.
5. For parts questions, contact the Corporate Dealer Assistance Group at (877) 727-6626 Option 2.

Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are aware of these resources and are familiar with the details of this recall before responding to customer inquiries.

We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause you and your customers. Your understanding and support in carrying out this recall campaign are greatly appreciated.

Protect What is Important to You

Sincerely,

Travis Young
Manager, Recalls, Technical Services Division
Mazda North American Operations

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERAIIONS

 

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MAZDA DEALER EMAIL

June 25, 2019

Attention:	All Mazda Dealership General, Service, and Parts Managers
Subject:	Migration of Safety Recalls 9416E, 061 7A, 201 8A, and 291 8J to Safety Recall 2618F Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator (Permanent Remedy Repair) Mazda RX-8 vehicles only Reminder — Parts Collection and Warranty Claims

 

MY 2004-201 1 RX-8 vehicles were excluded from the initial July 201 8 Launch of Recall 2618F due to lack of permanent remedy parts availability. In preparation for the migration to Recall 261 8F, parts for current recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J (FIZ1-57-K80) ceased ordering at 5:00 pm Pacific Time on June 21 , 2019. The collection process of any remaining dealer inventory of this part started today, June 25, 201 9. All FIZl-57-K80 parts for recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J must be returned by July 5, 2019.

Note: All vehicles currently in Safety Recall 2618F are not impacted in any way. (2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, and 2004-2006 MPV)

Parts for Safety Recall RX-8 affected vehicles in 2618F will start once launched on July 9, 2019.

As advised June 21 , 2019, effective July 5, 2019 at 2:00PM Pacific Standard Time, claims for recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J, will no longer be accepted in eMDCS. Please complete and submit any claim for these four recalls as soon as possible prior to July 5, 2019 as there will be no claim acceptance after this date.

For any RX-8 customers that arrive during this transition period and your dealership does not have parts in stock or after July 5, place the customer in an MCVP (Mazda Courtesy Vehicle Program) vehicle or rental vehicle until the launch of Safety Recall 2618F on July 9^th . If using a rental vehicle please use the Warranty Preauthorization form if over 2 days of rental is expected.

Customers with unrepaired vehicles in recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J will be notified by first class mail on July 9, 2019. Letters will be sent to approximately 44,957, customers, and they will be advised parts are currently available.

Summary of Timeline:

DATE(s)	EVENTS
June 21 (5pm)	Parts ordering turned “Off” at 5:00PM Pacific Time
June 25 -July 5	Shipmates to collect current remedy parts
July 5 (2pm)	Claims no longer accepted in eMDCS for 941 6E, 0617A, 2018A, and 291 8J at 2:OOPM Pacific Time
July 9	Permanent remedy parts are available for order
July 9	Owner letters mailed to unrepaired customers under 261 8F. Repairs using permanent remedy parts begins.

 

Sincerely,

Travis Young
Manager, Recalls, Technical Services Division
Mazda North American Operations

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June 21, 2019

Attention:	All Mazda Dealership General, Service, and Parts Managers
Subject:	Migration of Safety Recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J to Safety Recall 2618F Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator (Permanent Remedy Repair) Mazda RX-8 vehicles only.

 

MY 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles were excluded from the initial July 2018 Launch of Recall 2618F due to lack of permanent remedy parts availability.  In preparation for the migration to Recall 2618F, parts for current recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J (F1Z1-57-K80) will not be orderable after 5 pm Pacific Time starting June 21, 2019.  The collection process of any remaining dealer inventory of this part will start on June 25, 2019.  All F1Z1-57-K80 parts for recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J must be returned by July 5, 2019.

Note: All vehicles currently in Safety Recall 2618F are not impacted in any way. (2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6, and 2004-2006 MPV)

Parts for Safety Recall RX-8 affected vehicles in 2618F will start once launched on July 9, 2019.

To support this migration, effective July 5, 2019 at 2:00PM Pacific Standard Time, claims for recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J, will no longer be accepted in eMDCS.  Please complete and submit any claim for these four recalls as soon as possible prior to July 5, 2019 as there will be no claim acceptance after this date.

For any RX-8 customers that arrive during this transition period and your dealership does not have parts in stock or after July 5, place the customer in an MCVP (Mazda Courtesy Vehicle Program) vehicle or rental vehicle until the launch of Safety Recall 2618F on July 9^th. If using a rental vehicle please use the Warranty Preauthorization form if over 2 days of rental is expected.  

Customers with unrepaired vehicles in recalls 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J will be notified by first class mail on July 9, 2018.  Letters will be sent to approximately 44,957, customers, and they will be advised parts are currently available.   Summary of Timeline:

DATE(s)	WHAT WILL HAPPEN
June 21 (5pm)	Parts ordering turned “Off” at 5:00PM Pacific Time
June 25 ~ July 5	Shipmates to collect current remedy parts
July 5  (2pm)	Claims no longer accepted in eMDCS for 9416E, 0617A, 2018A, and 2918J at 2:00PM Pacific Time
July 9	Permanent remedy parts are available for order
July 9	Owner letters mailed to unrepaired customers under 2618F. Repairs using permanent remedy parts begins.

 

Important Safety Notice: The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits the delivery of any subject vehicle without performing the necessary repair for defects or failures. Failure to perform applicable recalls before delivery can result in extensive dealer fines and penalties from the Federal Government. Therefore, you must complete this recall for all affected vehicles in your inventory prior to delivery.

To help you effectively perform this recall, Mazda has developed the following resources:

1. Owner Letter are available on MGSS (Mazda Global Service Support) website via MXConnect on July 5, 2019.
2. Parts and Warranty Information are available on MGSS and eMDCS websites via MXConnect on July 5, 2019.
3. Repair Procedure will be posted to MGSS by the launch of this campaign on July 9, 2019.
4. For technical assistance, contact the Technical Assistance Hotline at (888) 832-8477, Option 3.
5. For warranty questions, contact the Warranty Hotline at (877) 727-6626, Option 3.
6. For parts questions, contact the Corporate Dealer Assistance Group at (877) 727-6626 Option 2.

Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are aware of these resources and are familiar with the details of this recall before responding to customer inquiries.

 

Sincerely,

Hideo Takashima
Director, Technical Services Division
Mazda North American Operations

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2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAZDA

RX-8

2010-2011

 

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13 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Mazda Dealer Email – June 25, 2019

RCMN-19V488-1083.pdf 431.758KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V488-6897.PDF 214.806KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V488-6665.pdf 244.752KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Mazda Dealer Email – June 21, 2019

RCMN-19V488-8889.pdf 66.322KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1

RCLRPT-19V488-1885.PDF 214.804KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Safety Recall 2618F

RMISC-19V488-1282.pdf 183.882KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V488-9050.PDF 211.248KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) – UPDATE – Safety Recall 2618F- Launch of 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles Takata Passenger Frontal Air Bag lnflator – Permanent Remedy Repair.

RCMN-19V488-5358.pdf 319.004KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V488-7719.PDF 211.15KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V488-1375.pdf 1352.749KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V488-6048.pdf 96.821KB

 

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ISSUED Renotification Notice – Big Island Mailer 10/31/19

RCRN-19V488-5550.pdf 259KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V488-2529.PDF 211.333KB

 

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Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V488&docType=RCL

 

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1 Associated Investigation

Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA ID: EA15001
Dated opened: February 24, 2015

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers. All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.

During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers. Nonetheless, at ODI’s insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation. The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures. As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.

Takata’s initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida. Accordingly ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas. Takata’s testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions. During PE14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.

Also during PE14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina. Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls. Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity. Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing. All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.

The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time. ODI’s investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.

The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

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