Mazda Frontal Recall 04V074000 (29K Vehicles)

The problem

As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.

The risk

The air bag will not provide adequate protection when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V074000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Mazda RX-8	515	10	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Mazda RX-8

515

Questions

Is the 04V074000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V074000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V074000 announced?

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported it to NHTSA on February 17, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Air bags: frontal Mazda recall