MAZDA MPV 2001: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V196001

Make Model Year
MAZDA MPV 2001
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2002-10-04 2002-08-05 2002-08-14

Production Dates: 2000-12-21 - 2000-12-25

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.

Consequence

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. 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 CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

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