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2010 Mazda CX-9 recall: seat heater/cooler

Mazda Motor Corp reported this safety recall on February 19, 2010. It covers about 12,300 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12,300
reported
Feb 19, 2010
owners notified
Mar 9, 2010
related complaints
3

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

What is wrong
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 cx-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.
Risk
This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke/fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2010. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 10V051000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seats problems.

Questions about recall 10V051000

Is there a recall on the 2010 Mazda CX-9 seat heater/cooler?

Yes. Recall 10V051000, reported on February 19, 2010, covers about 12,300 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V051000?

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2010. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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