The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has listed a recall for the 2010 Mazda CX-9 . The recall involves vehicles with front-seat heaters that can fail during extreme cold.
According to the NHTSA website, Mazda is recalling certain 2010 CX-9 crossovers that are equipped with electronically heated front seats. NHTSA explains, “There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.”
In the event of a failure, the heating system may burn the seat cushion surface – with a slight possibility of smoke or fire.
Mazda will remedy the situation by adding an additional ground as well as replacing any damaged seats or components.
The recall officially begins on March 9, 2010.
References
1. ‘Office of defects investigation…’ view
2. ‘Hot cross buns: Mazda recalls…’ view
