Mazda 1995–1997 Air Bags recall
Recalled October 8, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V249000 · Mazda
Hazard
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Units
213,000 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Product
Mazda 626 · Mazda MX-6
Manufacturer(s)
Mazda Motor Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →