NHTSA Recall # | 156215 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V514000 |
MFG Compaign # | 3819F |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
Date of notification | 20/08/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/01/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/05/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/07/19 |
Report created | 05/07/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 202 |
Estimated number of affected units | 9430 |
Defect summary | Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2019 mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place. |
Consequence summary | Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install spacers at the bottom of the lock release buttons on both front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began august 20, 2019. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819f. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |