Make : MAZDA | Model : MX6 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19940601 - 19960910 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V249000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990104 | Date Received by ODI: 19981008 | Date Added to Database: 19981013 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 213000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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