| 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 Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20030624 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20040322 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 42000 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20041028 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
| Report Received Date: | 20040924 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040924 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 7910 |