Mazda2 (DE) & RX-8 (FE)
Published 12 July 2016
Product
Mazda2 MY 2007-2014 (JM0 DE10Y*) Available for sale: 04/09/2007 to 15/6/2015 RX-8 MY 2008-2012 (FE1032) Available for sale: 30/6/2008 to 29/03/2012 Identifying features description VIN ranges: Mazda2 (MY 2007- 2014) JM0DE10Y1*0100011 - JM0DE10Y1A0155052 JM0DE10Y2*0200251 - JM0DE10Y2*0290258 RX-8 (MY 2003-2012) JM0FE103100100007 - JM0FE103100105664 JM0FE1032*0300005 - JM0FE1032*0301278
Why it was recalled
Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.