2004 Mazda RX-8 Recall: AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED…
NHTSA campaign 04V074000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 17, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Mazda RX-8 recalls
- 2006–2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED6 and 1 other model — Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings
- 2003–2008 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other models — These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag…
- 2010–2011 Mazda RX-8 — These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators…
- 2009–2010 Mazda RX-8 — These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators…
- 2003–2008 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other models — Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V074000 (manufacturer number 1604B-B). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.