Mazda6 (GG/GY) & RX-8 (FE)
Published 24 June 2014
Product
This recall has been updated. For further information please go to PRA2015/14761 (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/mazda-australia-pty-ltd-mazda6-gg1032-sedan-hatch-mazda6-gy1032-wagon-mazda6-gg1031-sedan-hatch-mazda6-gy1031-wagon-mazda6-gg10r2-hatch-mazda6-gy10r2-wagon) Mazda6 (GG1031) Sedan, Mazda6 (GY1031) Wagon and RX-8 (FE1031) Coupe Identifying features description JM0 GG1031 00 101238 – JM0 GG1031 00 119402 JM0 GY1031 00 100008 – JM0 GY1031 00 100877 JM0 FE1031 00 100237 – JM0 FE1031 00 100286 Please go to PRA2015/14761 for the full information about affected vehicles.
Why it was recalled
Due to inappropriate production/storage of the propellant in the inflator of the passenger-side airbag, the density of the propellant may be insufficient. As a result, the propellant may ignite abnormally at the time of airbag deployment, which may result in extremely high inner pressure of the inflator and a rupture of the inflator case.
Hazard
If the case ruptured, the airbag might not deploy as designed and therefore may not reduce injury to a passenger, or fractured parts might fly apart and cause injury to a passenger.
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