2004 MAZDA MAZDA3 RECALL - #04V468000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 MAZDA MAZDA3 |
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| Manufacturer |
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| Manufactured between |
6/24/2003 - 3/22/2004 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/2004 |
| Influenced by |
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| Owners Notified on |
10/28/2004 |
| # Affected |
42,000 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2004 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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Comments
3/2/2011 - Cara
My car can't idle properly, stalls all the time (its automatic) has trouble starting after a fill up. SO many problems but never thought to look up a recal!