Recall
Mazda Mazda3 — 19V514000
NHTSA ID
19V514000
Make
Mazda
Model
Mazda3
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2019-07-05
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Units Affected
9,430
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
3819F
Summary
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
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.