Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
Your vehicle's seat harness under the seat cushion might be damaged and cause a short circuit. This is because the harness is not properly secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience uncontrolled functions while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and secure the seat harness with a cable tie at no cost to you, and repair the harness covering for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
MAZDA IS RECALLING 30,600 MY 2007-2009 CX9 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION. THE SEAT HARNESS ROUTED UNDERNEATH THE SEAT CUSHION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT COVER BRACKET WHICH IS ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. DUE TO THIS THE COVERING OF THE SEAT HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED, THE CORE WIRE OF THE HARNESS MAY TOUCH WITH THE BRACKET AND RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUIT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DRIVERS WILL EXPERIENCE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS THAT ARE UNCONTROLLABLE WHICH WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DIFFICULTIES IN DRIVING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT HARNESS AND FASTEN THE SEAT FRAME WITH A CABLE TIE. THE HARNESS COVERING WILL BE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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