Vehicles Affected: Approximately 58,000 model-year 2015-16 Mazda6 sedans
The Problem: Debris from the welding process during the manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system wiring; this could result in a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame and, if the OCS harness is damaged, apply insulating tape to the harness; remedies will be completed for free.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.