Mazda RX8 recalls

Continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver�s front airbag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver�s front airbag. Should the inflator rupture it could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator

32,030 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2003 to 1 Feb 2008

In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.

• RX8: 15,054 vehicles · built 13 Apr 2005 to 1 Jul 2005
• RX8: 15,054 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2003 to 20 Dec 2004

It is possible that cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. Which under certain severe driving conditions may cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. If this is shown to be the case the part will be changed for a quality assured item.

4,621 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2003 to 27 Dec 2003

The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. In the worst case the insulator may become detached.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the insulator with a modified one.

119 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2003 to 29 Aug 2003