NHTSA 17V546000Manufacturer no. 1517H
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
- Report received by NHTSA
- August 31, 2017
- Owner notification
- October 26, 2017
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 51,943 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6
- November 24, 2014 – December 9, 2015
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- MAZDA6
Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification; Seats; Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Defect summary
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.
Safety 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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V546000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov