Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 17V-546 · 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
Mazda North American Operations recall 17V-546 covers 51,943 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V546000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 848 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 24, 2014 to December 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.