Air bags: frontalRecall 04V-073 · 2004 Mazda MPV

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall 04V-073 covers 15,800 2004 Mazda MPV for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,8001 model

ReportedFeb 17, 2004Owners notified Mar 5, 2004

Complaints since14Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda MPV2004

Built from August 20, 2003 to February 4, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.