Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger air bag and seat belt status indicators might not be working correctly due to a software glitch.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to you or your passengers being unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix the issue for free by replacing the indicator assembly at a dealership, starting with notifications on July 9, 2019.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
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