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Recall 10V-051

MAZDA MOTOR CORP recalled the 2010 Mazda CX-9: Seats (front assembly, seat heater/cooler).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-051
Reported
February 19, 2010
Vehicles affected
12,300 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke/fire.

The 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Mazda recall no. 5810b.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles