3 (BK)
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01229/21 |
| Brand | Mazda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0234*00, e1*2001/116*0234*01, e1*2001/116*0234*02, e1*2001/116*0234*03, e1*2001/116*0234*04, e1*2001/116*0234*05, e1*2001/116*0234*06, e1*2001/116*0234*07 |
| Published | 27 August 2021 |
Risk Description
The plastic logo on the steering wheel air bag module cover may become brittle over time. Due to this, the logo may shatter during a normal air bag deployment and plastic fragments may hit occupants leading to serious injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
- Mazda 3 (BK); VIN range: JMZBK**** *1 100033 - 527682, JM7BK**** *1 103077 – 206291.