Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Where does the recall data come from?

Checks run against the official NHTSA safety recall database, the U.S. government's system of record for vehicle recalls.

2016 Mazda Mazda6 Recalls — Manage My Ride

Electric Power Assist System

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

What's 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.

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.

What to do:

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.

NHTSA campaign 17V546000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 31, 2017.

2016 Mazda Mazda6 Recalls

Electric Power Assist System

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