MAZDA MPV 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V073000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MPV 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-03-05 2004-02-17 2004-03-01

Production Dates: 2003-08-20 - 2004-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1604B-A

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15800

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WAS NOT CORRECTLY WIRING.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE RECALL BAGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

MAZDA RECALL NO. 1604B-A.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.