I got a recall notice!

[firstmazda]

I got a recall notice in the mail today!
It\'s regarding the possible crack in the air bag sensor.

Did anyone else get this?

[///M]

I didn\'t get the recall notice but my crash sensor was replaced by Avante free of charge - they told me there was a recall last time I was in. Great service btw!

[Xenon]

Recall for what?

[Dr Butcher]

Originally posted by Xenon


Recall for what?


It\'s regarding the possible crack in the air bag sensor.

Rough night Xenon? ;)

[Xenon]

err.... that was my evil twin.... Zenon.... ya.... http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons6/17.gif

Shut up. http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons6/40.gif

[swales]

I got my letter yesterday

[bluntman]

Got mine too. It looks like it\'s just an inspection. Regardless, I have an appointment next Wednesday @ Avante.

[idreamofmazda]

I first heard about this here. I have been wondering if letters would be sent to everyone, as I haven’t received anything. Does it state how long they would honor the recall? I ask because I wonder if mine doesn’t fail within the warranty period, would they still treat this as a recall 3 years from now?

[bluntman]

Originally posted by idreamofmazda


I first heard about this here. I have been wondering if letters would be sent to everyone, as I haven’t received anything. Does it state how long they would honor the recall? I ask because I wonder if mine doesn’t fail within the warranty period, would they still treat this as a recall 3 years from now?



The recall only affects cars within a certain VIN range.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Originally posted by bluntman

The recall only affects cars within a certain VIN range.

what\'s that VIN range?

[bluntman]

JM1BK****41100088 to JM1BK****41169916

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Originally posted by bluntman


JM1BK****41100088 to JM1BK****41169916

phew...looks like mine isn\'t affected :D

<thumbsup> thanks bluntman </thumbsup>

[bluntman]

Maybe I should change my name to \"Searchman\" :)

[swales]

Not all cars are effected by this recall, even if their VIN is in that range. That\'s why Mazda put \"inspect\" the sensor, as not all sensors need to be exchanged but they need to cover their ass in case something does happen down the road. I would think that if your car\'s airbag light hasn\'t come on yet, then there\'s a really good chance there\'s nothing wrong with your sensor as this VIN range is for cars almost 1 year old.


Does it state how long they would honor the recall?

From my understanding, they have to honor the recall forever. Recalls don\'t have expiry dates.

[Zaku_4]

haha i just got the notice to, my friend as well. grrrrrr.

[Xenon]

I still got no notices. Maybe Monday? if it does come....

i just had my 24K service too... that means I gotta drive all the way back for another inspection? Darn it.... :p ;)

[mickey28]

I just got a notice too. I got mine on thursday. I\'m gonna take my car in this week and let you all know?????

[mazda3ride]

I got mine on Friday.

[miggiddy]

Got mine Friday as well. Now for the painful task of trying to make an appointment.

[bluntman]

Originally posted by miggiddy


Got mine Friday as well. Now for the painful task of trying to make an appointment.

I was able to bump someone. :D

[firstmazda]

Originally posted by swales


Not all cars are effected by this recall, even if their VIN is in that range. That\'s why Mazda put \"inspect\" the sensor, as not all sensors need to be exchanged but they need to cover their ass in case something does happen down the road.

I\'m going in for my 32K today, the guy at westowne noticed the recall note
in his computer when he was booking my appt.

He told me they replace it anyways, wether it needs to or not.

[VeRmiLLioN]

Mine was replaced while in for an oil change.

Sweet.:p

[Xenon]

I donno if mine was replaced.... I my VIN wasn\'t a part of the affected recalls anyways.

[MZ3_GS]

If your sensor was cracked it would have thrown a CEL at you.

They overtorqued the sensor during assembly of the early models. That problem has been corrected.