Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V514000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,430 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V514000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
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| Recall date: | July 05, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V514000 |
| Units affected: | 9,430 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- 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.