Mazda debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
The short version
Mazda North American Operations reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
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.
These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-546.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mazda Mazda6 |
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