DRIVERS SEAT BELT CATCHES ON SEATBACK RECLINING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEATBACK TO RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. THIS COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS ODI REFERENCE 885954, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT HAS BEEB UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE …
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DRIVERS SEAT BELT CATCHES ON SEATBACK RECLINING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEATBACK TO RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. THIS COMPLAINT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS ODI REFERENCE 885954, AND PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT HAS BEEB UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8003547
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1999
Seats
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HEADREST DOES NOT MEET SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANY ONE THAT SIT IN THE SEAT AT 6'5" OR MORE. THIS POSES A DANGER OF NECK INJURY IF ACCIDENT OCCURS. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
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