NHTSA Recall 10V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V051000; Date: Feb. 19, 2010
This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke/fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mazda Cx-9
Component: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Manufactured by: Mazda Motor Corp
Affected Units:: 12,300
Recall Summary:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 cx-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2010. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:
Mazda recall no. 5810b. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 9, 2010
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