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  Defect Investigation of Oversensitive Airbag Deployment

Investigation of Oversensitive Airbag Deployment

Subject: Oversensitive airbag deployment
Components covered:
  • Air bags
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Feb. 8, 2002. It was closed on Aug. 19, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Allege the blade in the throttle body allegedly can stick in the closed position or less frequently in a partially open position
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1997 Mazda 626

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