2016 Mazda MAZDA6 recall: occupant classification
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on August 31, 2017. It covers about 51,943 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51,943
- reported
- Aug 31, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 26, 2017
- related complaints
- 6
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
- Risk
- If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
Recall number 17V546000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V546000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 occupant classification?
Yes. Recall 17V546000, reported on August 31, 2017, covers about 51,943 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V546000?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
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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