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2004 MAZDA Mazda3 AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V494000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Mazda is recalling your 2004-2007 Mazda3 to fix a problem with the air bag emblem that could break apart and hurt you during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, plastic shards could fly into the vehicle and hit you, increasing your risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Mazda will replace the air bag cover for free. If you haven't already, they'll send you a letter with instructions on what to do next.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
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High Priority #04V468000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
There's a potential issue with your vehicle's frontal air bag sensor. Water can get inside the sensor through a small crack in its housing, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag might not work properly in a frontal crash, which could lead to serious injury or death for you or your front seat passenger.
Free Fix
Mazda will inspect and replace the sensor at no cost to you. You can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Other MAZDA Mazda3 2004 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other MAZDA Mazda3 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
2 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
2 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls

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