The problem
The tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.
The risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 95V-184 (95V184000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | October 3, 1995 |
| Owners notified | September 5, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 51,817 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 95V-184 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 51,817 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.