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

2011 Mazda RX-8

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 … Read more

Audio / Infotainment System Service Information – 2004-2016 Mazda

2016 Mazda6

Subject: AUDIO / INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION Bulletin No: 09-030/15 Last Issued: 08/07/2015   BULLETIN NOTE This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletins 09-028/12 issued on 10/19/2012, 08/10/12 and 07/27/12, 09-022/11 issued on 09/01/2011 and 09-074/09 issued on 11/13/2009. The APPLICABLE  and DESCRIPTION have been revised. Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar. … Read more

Rattle Noise from Rear of Vehicle While Driving – 2004-2016 Mazda

2016 Mazda6

MTI1032 Multi-model Rattle noise from rear of vehicle while driving Some customers may complain about a rattle type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving on rough roads. This may be caused by a loose spare tire jack. If the jack is not secured properly, a rattle type noise may occur while … Read more

Heater System Operating Tips – 2004-2016 Mazda

2016 Mazda6

MTI1034   Multi-Model (Equipped with Manual HVAC) Heater SYSTEM OPERATING TIPS   This article provides HVAC heater/defroster operating tips using Mode selector dial.  This includes the use of intermediate positions .   Operating Tips For Manual HVAC To warm-up foot area quickly, you first need to consider if the windshield is fogged. Some customers set … Read more

Replacement Engine Assembly Failure – 2007-2017 Mazda

2017 Mazda6

Replacement Engine Assembly Failure 1080M MTI1080 If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely. Metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure) may … Read more