NHTSA Recall 02V196001: Air bags: frontal
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 2001 Mazda Mpv.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V196001 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 5, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V196001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Mpv | 2001 |
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.