Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Seats — Front Assembly — Head Restraint

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 3819F
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Mazda Dealer Email - July 9, 2019
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 3819F
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc. ) - Any unsold affected vehicles in Recall 3719F in dealer inventory and not repaired must not be delivered to customers until the recall repair has been completed.
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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