2004 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall 46936 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V468000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	2304J
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Mazda3
Year:	2004
Component:	Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/24/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	03/22/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	42000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/28/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/24/2004
Date Added To File:	09/24/2004
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Further 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).

2004 Mazda Mazda3 Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module Recall