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.

Summary:
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.

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

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 is expected to begin on or before march 9, 2010. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Notes:
Mazda recall no. 5810b. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to Safercar.gov .




Source: Hot buns? Mazda recalls12,300 2010 CX-9 for heated seat issue

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