The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V494000·Announced 2021-07-01

Mazda Recalls 2004-2007 Mazda3 for Air Bag Cover Shattering Risk

Mazda is recalling 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles because the steering wheel air bag cover may shatter during deployment, projecting plastic fragments into the vehicle.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles due to a defect in the steering wheel air bag module cover. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the cover may shatter and project plastic fragments into the vehicle interior.

The presence of these plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 260,915 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the air bag module cover free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021, and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (Option 4) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
260,915

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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