NHTSA recall 04V-074 (04V074000)

air bags recall reported February 17, 2004 - about 29,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V074000
Also written as: 04V-074
Manufacturer number: 1604B-B
Reported: February 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~29,300
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.

Why it is dangerous

THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN 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-074 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-8 - 2004

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