NHTSA recall 04V468000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Mazda MAZDA3
Reported Sep 24, 200442,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSMaker’s number 2304JBuilt Jun 24, 2003 – Mar 22, 2004
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.