NHTSA Complaint #11205955 — 2016 MAZDA MAZDA6

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11205955
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 3, 2019
Date Filed	May 7, 2019
Mileage	36,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

"DRIVER SEAT ALIGNMENT" AFTER DRIVING FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME DRIVERS LEFT LEGS BEGINS TO FEEL DISCOMFORT OR STRESS TO THE OUTSIDE OF LEFT KNEE DUE TO SEAT BEING ANGLED LEFT. PRESSURE FROM LEFT FOOTREST AND WHEEL WALL FORCES DRIVER TO RETRACT LEG AND PLANT INTO FLOOR CLOSER TO THE SEAT. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH EVERY TIME I HAVE DRIVEN ALSO IT WAS CONFIRM BY A MAZDA SALES ASSOCIATE.

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