2019 Mazda3 Head Restraint Concern – Safety Recall 3819F

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3

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July 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V514000

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V514

ManufacturerMazda North American Operations

ComponentsSEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 9,430

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.

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.

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