Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V004000

Air bags

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-01-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V004000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
19,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-01-06
Owners notified
2000-09-08

Defect description

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

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAS SENSOR UNITS.

Notes

MAZDA RECALL NO. SSP 40.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 8, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mazda Miata1995

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.