2004 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on September 24, 2004. It covers about 42,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42,000
- reported
- Sep 24, 2004
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 2004
- related complaints
- 25
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 04V468000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 04V468000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 04V468000, reported on September 24, 2004, covers about 42,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V468000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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