NHTSA recall 98V249000
Air Bags · Mazda Motor Corp.
October 8, 1998report date
213,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
Why it matters: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Mazda 626, 1996 Mazda 626, 1997 Mazda 626, 1995 Mazda Mx-6, 1996 Mazda Mx-6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V249000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.