NHTSA recall 04V559000
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Mazda MAZDA3
Reported Nov 22, 20042 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSMaker’s number 2504KBuilt Aug 24, 2004 – Aug 25, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
The airbag may not deploy when the vehicle IS involved in a frontal crash and it can cause serious injuries.
The remedy
Dealers repaired these vehicles. the two vehicle owners were contacted by telephone on november 22, 2004, and these vehicles have been repaired.