MAZDA 626 1995: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V249000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | 626 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-01-04 | 1998-10-08 | 1998-10-13 |
Production Dates: 1994-06-01 - 1996-09-10
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 213000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTMAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
