Vehicle recall 02V196001 · August 5, 2002
2001 Mazda MPV
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
- Consequence
- The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began October 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V196001
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 5, 2002
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal
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