MAZDA MAZDA3 2019: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V363000

Production Dates: 2018-09-25 - 2019-03-23

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3319E

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17016

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.

Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.

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.safercar.gov.