Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 5, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/AIR BAG MODULES

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.

NHTSA ID: 02V196001

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/FMVSS 120/CERTIFICATION LABEL

CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." AN INCORRECT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS INDICATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

NHTSA ID: 02V078000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 14,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED ACCURATE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSERTS FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 12, 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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