Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2002 Mazda B4000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems |
The vehicle is a 2002 Mazda B4000 truck. Problem: intermittent air bag indicator light on dash. Took to local dealer on 6-29-06 and diagnostic analysis showed a faulty air bag harness. Warranty purchase date was 03-31-03 with 3 year expiration 03-31-06. Current odometer is 49,849. Cost of repair is stated by dealer to be $1500 parts and labor for replacement or they say manufacturer has "approved" a less expensive repair of replacing only the connectors at a cost of $422. 96 parts and labor. Concern about longevity of original product parts, safety of occupant(s) with indicator light on and or off, high cost of repair, and short term repair guarantee. Do not feel secure in the vehicle with my family.
While driving 50 mph consumer's child was plugging in a cell phone cord, and lost control of vehicle. Vehicle veered down into an embankment. Then, came back onto the highway, side swiped another vehicle, and slammed into a guardrail. Seat belts were worn, but the air bags did not deploy. Consumer's child suffered severe injuries.