R3 Recall
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Nickp47
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R3 Recall
Hi all, I was idly checking the MOT history on my R3 which arrived today and noticed a recall outstanding, I also checked the R3 I have just sold and also shows one so just wondering if anyone has further info?
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Re: R3 Recall
Just to add, I will ring local dealer in a bit and find out more so I can report back.
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Re: R3 Recall
PM me the VINs and I can check the Mazda database for details
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Re: R3 Recall
Also, change your member data from 'prospective buyer' and show the R3 Nick 
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Re: R3 Recall
Yup - recall outstanding, which wasn't there when I checked my MOT date about a week ago...
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Re: R3 Recall
It was only issued 19th Dec .. today 
mine is booked in for 9th January 2019, takes about one hour to do
Thanks for the heads up Nick
mine is booked in for 9th January 2019, takes about one hour to do Thanks for the heads up Nick
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Re: R3 Recall
Thanks for letting us know Nick and thanks for confirming Dave. First R3 recall. Any recommended dealers around London preferably North?
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Re: R3 Recall
The four R3s that I've been asked to check so far have all come up with AJ046E = "MAZDA RX-8 (2003 - 2010) - THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, so I think we can assume that it's going to apply to everyone.
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Re: R3 Recall
Yep. Got one here too. Nice to know there's at least one fault waiting to kill us...
Let's see what my local dealer manages to break while fixing the airbag. Dammit. I'd done such a good job of avoiding them this far.
Let's see what my local dealer manages to break while fixing the airbag. Dammit. I'd done such a good job of avoiding them this far.
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Re: R3 Recall
This recall applies to S1 cars also, called Mazda and they confirmed it is required on my 2005, apparently letters are being sent out.
Will book in with TW Whites in Orpington after new year, it's a 120-mile round trip, but they do have some affinity for rotary-engines (have completed all previous recalls, without flooding or generally bolloxing up my car).
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Will book in with TW Whites in Orpington after new year, it's a 120-mile round trip, but they do have some affinity for rotary-engines (have completed all previous recalls, without flooding or generally bolloxing up my car).
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Re: R3 Recall
@chriskirkham as only a guest on the forum you can't see this
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=76318
in one of the many members-only sections [HINT]
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=76318
in one of the many members-only sections [HINT]
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Re: R3 Recall
Technically waiting to kill whoever is in your passenger seat when (if?) you crash it into something solid!
It's such a fun seat to be in too!Alan (he/him)| 2010 R3 | stock apart from a couple of dings and scrapes! (Black diamond discs, yellow stuff pads, RRP MkII Coils, MSD leads...)
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Re: R3 Recall
Might call my local dealer about dropping the airbag unit itself off... I don't know if I want them flooding the monster-ported FrankenRex...
EDIT: they are working their way through, mine is a 60 plate and it was issued on Dec 20th.
EDIT: they are working their way through, mine is a 60 plate and it was issued on Dec 20th.
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Re: R3 Recall
I'm sure the flying shrapnel will be shared amongst all the occupants... 
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
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Re: R3 Recall
That's not just the date on the MOT site that you checked it, is it?Dr. FrankenRex wrote: ↑Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:17 amMight call my local dealer about dropping the airbag unit itself off... I don't know if I want them flooding the monster-ported FrankenRex...
EDIT: they are working their way through, mine is a 60 plate and it was issued on Dec 20th.
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Re: R3 Recall
Hah, it says "This recall has been outstanding since December 20th"
So... Turns out I can't drop just the airbag unit off and they need to actually have the car for a whole day... Might just leave it...
So... Turns out I can't drop just the airbag unit off and they need to actually have the car for a whole day... Might just leave it...
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Re: R3 Recall
Think this discussion has been had before and you run all sorts of risks doing that - Insurance wise etc...
details from dvsa
Vehicle Details
Reference : R/2018/317
Manufacturer Ref : AJ046E
Make: MAZDA
Model : RX-8
Launch Date : 19/11/2018
Numbers Involved : 26261
Build Start Date : 28/07/2003
Build End Date : 01/07/2010
Recall Details
Concern : THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED
Description : Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedial Action : Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Vehicle Id : JMZSE******100089 to JMZSE******301341
details from dvsa
Vehicle Details
Reference : R/2018/317
Manufacturer Ref : AJ046E
Make: MAZDA
Model : RX-8
Launch Date : 19/11/2018
Numbers Involved : 26261
Build Start Date : 28/07/2003
Build End Date : 01/07/2010
Recall Details
Concern : THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED
Description : Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedial Action : Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Vehicle Id : JMZSE******100089 to JMZSE******301341
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
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Re: R3 Recall
..unless you have a JDM import, in which case Mazda UK won't take responsibility for any recalls. So original airbags and fuel tank seals for me......ARBs already changed thanks to seized bolts!
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I can explain it, but I can't understand it for you.
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Re: R3 Recall
Might want to check this out...
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=76318&p=1192624#p1192624
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=76318&p=1192624#p1192624
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
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Re: R3 Recall
A whole day?!Dr. FrankenRex wrote: ↑Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:40 amHah, it says "This recall has been outstanding since December 20th"
So... Turns out I can't drop just the airbag unit off and they need to actually have the car for a whole day... Might just leave it...
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Re: R3 Recall
Why this Mazda recall site but not for use by the UK?
it would make it all a bit easier for us.
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Re: R3 Recall
Anyone been brave and done this yet? Post up experiences please.
I want to hear about a lovely dealership where they knew exactly what they were doing and had a HUGE empty car park. Because that's the opposite of my local dealership.
I want to hear about a lovely dealership where they knew exactly what they were doing and had a HUGE empty car park. Because that's the opposite of my local dealership.