Make : MAZDA Model : PROTEGE Year : 1995
Build Dates : 19940501 - 19941201
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V184000
Date Owner's Notified: 19950905 Date Received by ODI: 19951003 Date Added to Databse: 19951004
Manufacturer's Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 51817
Summary:
      THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.
Consequence:
      INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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