MAZDA MAZDA3 2019: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V514000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-20 2019-07-05 2019-07-05

Production Dates: 2019-01-15 - 2019-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3819F

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9430

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

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

Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.