Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle has a potential problem with the front seat head restraints. The cover on the seat may be covering the button that locks the head restraint in place, making it hard to lock.
Risk if Unfixed
If the head restraint isn't locked, it might not work properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix this for free by installing a spacer at the bottom of the lock release button on both front seat head restraints. You'll get a notification, and a dealer will take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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