Manufacturer recall number

Mazda recall 2618F

Q: Is 2618F the same recall as 19V781000?

Yes. 2618F is Mazda’s own number for it; 19V781000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 5 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Mazda calls it 2618F. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V781000 and 4 others on Oct 31, 2019: air bags on the 2003–2008 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other Mazda models, 360,229 vehicles potentially affected, under a do-not-drive advisory. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V781000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Mazda’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V781000	2003–2008 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other Mazda models	Air Bags	Oct 31, 2019	47,006	Do not drive
19V488000	2010–2011 Mazda RX-8	Air Bags	Jun 24, 2019	211	Do not drive
18V404000	2005–2009 Mazda MPV and 1 other Mazda model	Air Bags	Jun 15, 2018	4,184	Do not drive
18V403000	2009–2010 Mazda RX-8	Air Bags	Jun 15, 2018	237	Do not drive
18V402000	2003–2011 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other Mazda models	Air Bags	Jun 15, 2018	308,591	Do not drive

Problem Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Risk An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Fix Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V781000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2618F is the number Mazda assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V781000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Mazda’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2618F the same recall as 19V781000?

Yes. 2618F is Mazda’s own number for it; 19V781000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 5 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Which vehicles does 2618F cover?

2003–2008 Mazda MAZDA6 and 3 other Mazda models, 360,229 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2618F repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.