Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA recall 21V494000 · announced July 1, 2021 · filed by Mazda North American Operations · 260,915 units affected

The problem

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.

The risk

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Mazda Mazda3
• 2005 Mazda Mazda3
• 2006 Mazda Mazda3
• 2007 Mazda Mazda3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.