NHTSA recall 04V-073 (04V073000)

air bags recall reported February 17, 2004 - about 15,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V073000
Also written as: 04V-073
Manufacturer number: 1604B-A
Reported: February 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~15,800
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-073 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MPV - 2004

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