Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V073000 Reported February 17, 2004

Mazda/fmvss 208/air bag

Q: What is recall 04V073000?

NHTSA recall 04V073000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on February 17, 2004. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 208/air bag. The recall affects approximately 15,800 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda North American Operations · Air Bags · 15,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V073000

Manufacturer Campaign

1604B-A

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

15,800

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 17, 2004

Defect Summary

As a result of an ncap test, certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the front passenger seat air bag was not correctly wiring.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the air bag will not provide adequate protection.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall bagan march 5, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 04V073000 or campaign 1604B-A.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V073000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V073000?

NHTSA recall 04V073000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on February 17, 2004. It addresses: Mazda/fmvss 208/air bag. The recall affects approximately 15,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V073000 or the manufacturer campaign number 1604B-A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.