NHTSA recall 10V051000
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Mazda CX-9
Reported Feb 19, 201012,300 vehicles affectedMAZDA MOTOR CORPMaker’s number 5810BBuilt Jul 28, 2009 – Jan 14, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.