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Mazda MAZDA3 Recall 19V363: Warning lights may fail to show unbuckled seat belts or disabled passenger airbags

NHTSA campaign 19V363, reported May 14, 2019, 17,016 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain vehicles have a programming error that can cause the passenger airbag off indicator light to turn off even when the passenger airbag is deactivated. The seat belt status lights for the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may also turn off even when those belts are unfastened. Because the warning lights may not reflect the actual status, the driver and passengers may not know an airbag is turned off or a seat belt is unbuckled, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Mazda will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the passenger airbag and seat belt status indicator assembly free of charge. Owners can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, and reference recall number 3319E.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA's website or through your dealer to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and to schedule the free repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V363Mazda North American Operations
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
Risk
Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mazda MAZDA32019