Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
0800306 | 10/04/2006 | 10021000 | Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
08/04/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2097 | |
Airbag failed to deploy on both sides at 35mph while rear ending a van. tore off bumper with airbag sensors clearly in view airbag light inside of vehicle was not on either. *ak | |||
05/07/2002 | 1 | 04/25/1997 | |
While driving at 40 mph there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. *ak the seat belt failed during the accident. *yh | |||
09/15/1997 | 35 | 07/01/1997 | |
1) airbag didnt deploy during a right angle (t bone) accident at an intersection .. the driver (me) systained head and face / chest injuries. 2) since new the right rear brake on my non abs car lockes up very easily, and has caused a spin out in several cases, on wet surfaces. a dealer tried to do something, but it has not corrected the problem. further, when i wrote mazda customer service hq, they simply said to go back to a dealer for their judgement / action to correct the problem. | |||
11/04/1998 | 11/01/1997 | ||
While driving at 50 mhp another vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. when applying the brakes, the consumer pumped the brakes and the vehicle slid into the other vehicle, rearending it. upon impact, driver's air bag didn't deploy until the consumer hit the steering wheel and broke the biggest sternum bone in her chest. also, the shoulder belt didn't hold the consumer. *ak | |||
1 | 08/16/1997 | ||
Vehicle was involved in an accident. upon impact, driver's airbag exploded in driver's face, causing burns on cheek and shearing off cornea on left eye. *ak | |||
05/01/1999 | 0 | 04/01/1999 | |
Consumer had an accident, and air bag did not deploy. in addition, on a 15 mph impact, both hood hinges separated from vehicle and hit windshield. *ak | |||
The air bag warning light flashes, letting driver know that something is wrong with the air bag system. the driver's side air bag has been replaced twice. *ak | |||
2 | 04/20/1997 | ||
Warning light for driver side air bag has illuminated twice and the unit has been replaced twice. | |||
09/25/1998 | |||
While driving 30-35 mph the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide into vehicle ahead. the front end of vehicle was smashed, and the there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bags. the weather was sunny and dry at the time of the crash. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. | |||
11/10/1997 | 1 | ||
Consumer driving and suddenly vehicle is out of control, fell into a hole head-on and rolled 3-4 times, all occupants were wearing seat belts. neither air bag deployed. *ak | |||
08/14/1997 | |||
Driving approximately 50mph when hit another vehicle directly in the front, neither air bag deployed. *ak | |||
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while traveling 40 mph. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak |