Other: labelsRecall 04V-109 · 2003–2004 Mazda MPV

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall 04V-109 covers 350 2003–2004 Mazda MPV for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3501 model

ReportedMar 9, 2004Owners notified Jul 22, 2004

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AIR BAG WARNING LABELS INTENDED FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET. THUS, THE LABELS CONTAIN WARNINGS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND FRENCH. AS A RESULT, THE AREA OF THE ENGLISH WARNING IS ONLY 16 SQUARE CENTIMETERS, AS OPPOSED TO THE 30 SQUARE CENTIMETERS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AIR BAG CAUTION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WHICH WERE MAILED ON JULY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

MAZDA RECALL NO. 1804C.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 MPV2003, 2004

Built from November 26, 2001 to June 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.