Interior, A/C - Unable To Turn Off Seat Heater: Overview

Bulletin No.: 09-043/09

Last Issued: 08/06/2009

Subject:
UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE SEAT HEATER

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2010 Mazda3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 BL 1 *** ** 142331 (produced before March 20, 2009)

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may exhibit the seat heater still on [electric current applied through the seat heater in the seat cushion (A) and seat back (B)] after turning off the seat heater switch. This is caused by a malfunction of the thermostat attached to the seat heater on the seat cushion side. The thermostat production process has now been changed.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the repair procedure.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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