The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub May fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature.
The risk
Should this occur, the horn assembly May separate and could injure the driver.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2006. Owners May contact Mazda at 800-222-5500.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-103 (06V103000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 3906C |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | April 5, 2006 |
| Owners notified | April 28, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,600 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-103 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2006. Owners May contact Mazda at 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 2,600 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.