Recall 17V546000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Report Date
20170831
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MAZDA MAZDA6

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.