CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have a second-row bench seat, on the left side, that may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. The seat does not meet the federal seat belt anchorage standard, FMVSS 210.
If the seat moves forward in a crash, it can transfer excessive force onto a passenger wearing a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Passengers in the second row, especially on the left side, should be aware of this risk until the repair is completed.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats. Owners who received a notification letter can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-9 | 20202021 |
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