Mazda Premacy recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Mazda Premacy from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Airbag system may be disabled or activate unintentionally

    Reported March 9, 2007Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2007/03213,590 vehicles affected

    The airbag warning lamp may illuminate and disable the activation system; in the worst case, an airbag may activate unintentionally. The central processing unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAG MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The airbag warning lamp may illuminate. Airbag activation system is disabled. In worst case the airbag may be activated unintentionally.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the central processing unit.

  2. Fuel tank heatshield rivets may break

    Reported November 13, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/12440,696 vehicles affected

    Corroded rivets may break, leaving the fuel tank heatshield loose and causing excessive rattling. The rivets will be replaced with nuts and bolts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL TANK HEATSHIELD MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    The rivets securing the fuel tank heatshield may corrode and break causing the heatshield to rattle excessively.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace rivets with nuts and bolts.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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