Mazda Mazda6 (GG/GY) & RX-8 (FE) (2002–2004)
What the hazard is
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.
What to do
Mazda Australia will contact all affected customers by mail, advising them of the next steps. Consumers who require further information should contact Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411. Consumers can use Mazda’s VIN look-up tool to see if their vehicle is affected by this recall: https://www.mazda.com.au/recalls/
Defect
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.