Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V103000 Reported April 5, 2006

Driver-side front air bag module

Q: What is recall 06V103000?

NHTSA recall 06V103000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on April 5, 2006. It addresses: Driver-side front air bag module. The recall affects approximately 2,600 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 Motor Corp. · Air Bags · 2,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V103000

Manufacturer Campaign

3906C

Manufacturer

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

2,600

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 5, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 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 Motor Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 06V103000 or campaign 3906C.
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 06V103000

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

What is recall 06V103000?

NHTSA recall 06V103000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on April 5, 2006. It addresses: Driver-side front air bag module. The recall affects approximately 2,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number 3906C. 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.