NHTSA Recall 04V074000: Air bags: frontal
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,300 vehicles. It affects 2004 Mazda RX-8.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1604B-B |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 17, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
As a result of an ncap test, certain passenger vehicles are being recalled for improperly wired front passenger seat air bags.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V074000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.