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NHTSA Recall 00V004000: Air bags

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,000 vehicles. It affects 1995 Mazda Miata.

19,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (September 8)
NHTSA campaign00V004000
Manufacturer campaignSSP 40
ComponentAIR BAGS
Report receivedJanuary 6, 2000
Owner notificationSeptember 8, 2000
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.

Safety risk

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sas sensor units.

Notes

Mazda recall no. Ssp 40.owner notification began september 8, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V004000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda Miata1995

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.