The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, a crack in the air bag crash zone sensor housing can allow water to enter the sensor, causing a short circuit and illuminating the air bag warning light.
The risk
If this problem exists, the air will not deploy as designed in certain types of frontal crashes, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver and front seat passenger.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the crash zone sensor and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on October 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-468 (04V468000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 2304J |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | September 24, 2004 |
| Owners notified | October 28, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 42,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-468 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the crash zone sensor and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on October 28, 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 42,000 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.