Warning Light On problems of the 2004 Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The independent mechanic was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated and would continue illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Air bag warning light. Dealer diagnosis was that code b1877 and b1994 need 2 harnesses for side air bags and 2 harnesses for pretensioner. Vehicle has never been in accident. Well maintained iaw manufacturer recommendations. If this is a frequent problem perhaps the manufacturer should issue a recall. Estimated cost to repair $900.