2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Air bags Problems

“Blinking air bag indicator light shortly after Mazda service recall for seat replacement. Mazda dealer refused to diagnose the issue which later found to be loose connector under the seat. Connector was unclipped during assembly of new vehicle bracket and not reinstalled properly. Owner also had u0100 code pending no PCM comm. Referred to ws manual found out loose wire from air bag could've been the problem, but later found moisture under steering column. Led to finding leaking brake master cylinder onto engine firewall PCM main harness connection/plug. …”

“The seat height adjuster is operated by a lever on the side of the seat. The lever rotates a rod with two brackets (one on each side of the seat) which are welded to the bar on one end and pinned to the seat adjuster base. The bracket cracked at the base of the weld on the outboard side of the seat. The failure occurred while accelerating from a stop; however, I had noticed some a rattle or creaking sound from the seat for a few days before the final failure occurred. The seat is not completely loose at the front left corner. The seat has side airbags. …”

“The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. While driving 70 MPH, the driver side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained a minor bruise to the ribs. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (fairway Mazda of savannah 10101 abercorn street, savannah, ga, 31406), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent out an engineer who determined that the vehicle had front passenger side suspension damagae, which caused the air bag deployment. …”