1995-1997 Mazda 626 and Mazda MX-6 recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on October 8, 1998. It covers about 213,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 213,000
- reported
- Oct 8, 1998
- owners notified
- Jan 4, 1999
- related complaints
- 169
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
Recall number 98V249000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 169 complaints about airbags problems.
1995 Mazda 6261996 Mazda 6261997 Mazda 6261995 Mazda MX-61996 Mazda MX-6
Questions about recall 98V249000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Mazda 626 and Mazda MX-6 sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 98V249000, reported on October 8, 1998, covers about 213,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V249000?
Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
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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