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NHTSA : 19V514000

Campaign Details

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.