NHTSA Campaign Id 21V494000; Date: Jul. 1, 2021
plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
2004 Mazda MAZDA3; 2005 Mazda MAZDA3; 2006 Mazda MAZDA3; 2007 Mazda MAZDA3
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 260,915
mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 mazda3 vehicles. during air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 28, 2021. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. mazda's number for this recall is 4921g.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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