Mazda MAZDA6 (2016): Air bags
Recall 17V546000 · Aug 31, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
51,943
vehicles affected
51,943
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V546000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2017
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 51,943
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Occupant classification; Steering > Electric power assist system; Seats
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
What can happen
If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V546000?
1 model: Mazda MAZDA6 (2016), about 51,943 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V546000?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's.
What can happen?
If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.