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Recall of the 2006 Mazda Miata MX-5

Make / Models / Years:
MAZDA / MX-5 MIATA / 2006
Manufacturer : MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufacturer’s Report Number : 3906C
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V103000
Mfg's Report Date : APR 03, 2006
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2600

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.

Consequence: Should this occur, the horn assembly may come loose and could injure the driver.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module with a new one free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact Mazda at 800-222-5500.

Notes: Customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.