MAZDA CX-9 2020: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V750000

Make Model Year
MAZDA CX-9 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-04 2021-09-27 2021-09-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5221I

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8648

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.