Mazda MAZDA3: Instrument cluster/panel

Date

May 14, 2019

Filed by

Mazda North American Operations

Vehicles

Mazda MAZDA3 (2019)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

17016

What can happen

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.

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

July 9, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

3319E

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V363000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.