NHTSA Recall # | 55896 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V559000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2504K |
Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 22/11/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/08/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/08/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/11/04 |
Report created | 23/11/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | The airbag may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash and it can cause serious injuries. |
Corrective action | Dealers repaired these vehicles. The two vehicle owners were contacted by telephone on november 22, 2004, and these vehicles have been repaired. |
Recall notes | Mazda recall no. 2504k. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |