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HighNHTSA·19V514000·Announced 2019-07-05

Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles Due to Head Restraint Defect

Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because seat cover material may prevent front head restraints from locking properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (head restraints) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button. This interference can cause the button to stick in the release position, preventing the head restraint from locking into place.

Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on August 20, 2019. 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.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Seat / Head Restraint
Hazard
Affected units
9,430

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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