Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
A safety feature in your vehicle's front seat headrest may not meet safety standards, potentially putting you at risk in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, you could get hurt.
Free Fix
We'll fix it for free by modifying a part above the headliner in your vehicle, and you can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 starting May 31, 2006.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOON ROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
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