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.
Risk if Unfixed
Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
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.
Your vehicle's airbag system has a faulty solder connection in the acceleration sensor, which can affect the deployment of the airbag in a frontal crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a frontal crash, the airbag may not deploy, which can cause serious injuries.
Free Fix
The repair is already done, but to ensure everything is working properly, you should schedule a free inspection and repair with your dealership to confirm the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON TWO PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CRACK IN THE SOLDER CONNECTION ATTACHING THE ACCELERATION SENSOR IN THE SAS UNIT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BASE PLATE, DAMAGING THE SOLDER CONNECTION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS REPAIRED THESE VEHICLES. THE TWO VEHICLE OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004, AND THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.