MAZDA MAZDA3 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| Make : MAZDA | Model : MAZDA3 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-06-24 - 2004-03-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V468000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-10-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-09-24 | Date Added to Database: 2004-09-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2304J | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 42000 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE AIR BAG CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ILLUMINATING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS PROBLEM EXISTS, THE AIR WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES, INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRASH ZONE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO.2304J.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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