NHTSA Recall 04V468000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V468000; Date: Sep. 24, 2004
If this problem exists, the air will not deploy as designed in certain types of frontal crashes, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver and front seat passenger.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 42,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a crack in the air bag crash zone sensor housing can allow water to enter the sensor, causing a short circuit and illuminating the air bag warning light.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the crash zone sensor and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on October 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:
Mazda recall no. 2304j. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 2004
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