Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 04V-559 · 2005 Mazda MAZDA3
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall 04V-559 covers 2 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V559000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION SENSOR IN THE SAS UNIT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BASE PLATE, DAMAGING THE SOLDER CONNECTION.
The risk
THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.
The fix
DEALERS REPAIRED THESE VEHICLES. THE TWO VEHICLE OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004, AND THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
MAZDA RECALL NO. 2504K. 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 24, 2004 to August 25, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.