NHTSA recall 04V-468 (04V468000)

air bags recall reported September 24, 2004 - about 42,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V468000
Also written as: 04V-468
Manufacturer number: 2304J
Reported: September 24, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~42,000
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE AIR BAG CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ILLUMINATING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS PROBLEM EXISTS, THE AIR WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES, INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRASH ZONE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 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-468 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA3 - 2004

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