2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: head restraint
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on July 5, 2019. It covers about 9,430 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,430
- reported
- Jul 5, 2019
- owners notified
- Aug 20, 2019
- related complaints
- 1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 19V514000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2019 2019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 19V514000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 head restraint?
Yes. Recall 19V514000, reported on July 5, 2019, covers about 9,430 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V514000?
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.
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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