The problem
As a result of an ncap test, certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the front passenger seat air bag was not correctly wiring.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the air bag will not provide adequate protection.
The fix
Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall bagan March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-073 (04V073000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1604B-A |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | February 17, 2004 |
| Owners notified | March 5, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,800 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-073 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall bagan March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 15,800 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.