NHTSA recall 98V-249 (98V249000)

air bags recall reported October 8, 1998 - about 213,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V249000
Also written as: 98V-249
Reported: October 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~213,000
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Why it is dangerous

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-249 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mazda 626 - 1995, 1996, 1997

Mazda MX-6 - 1995, 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.