Vehicle recall 04V074000 · February 17, 2004
2004 Mazda RX-8
As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V074000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2004
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1604B-B
- Owner notification
- March 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda RX-8 (2004): 2004
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