2020-2021 Mazda CX-9 5221I Seat May Slide Forward in a Crash

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9

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September 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V750000

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V750

ManufacturerMazda North American Operations

Components SEAT BELTS, SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 8,648

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.”

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.

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