Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The left-side second-row seat in your CX-9 is designed to stay in place during a crash, but in some 2020-2021 models, it might slide forward unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat slides forward during a crash, it could transfer extra force onto a belted occupant, making them more likely to get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty parts inside your second-row seats, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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