Mazda Motor Corp. | NHTSA Recall #06V116000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V116000 by Mazda Motor Corp.. Includes 23,100 affected units, FMVSS 201/UPPER INTERIOR HEAD IMPACT, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
Corrective Action
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.