The problem
Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were produced with air bag warning labels intended for the canadian market. Thus, the labels contain warnings in both english and french. As a result, the area of the english warning is only 16 square centimeters, as opposed to the 30 square centimeters required by the standard.
The fix
Owners will be provided with air bag caution labels and installation instructions which were mailed on July 22, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-109 (04V109000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1804C |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | March 9, 2004 |
| Owners notified | July 22, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 350 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-109 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with air bag caution labels and installation instructions which were mailed on July 22, 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 350 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.