Recall Alerts: 2010 Mazda CX-9, 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2010 Hyundai Tucson

Mar 01 2010 by Jennifer Newman

Mazda has issued a recall for 12,300 CX-9s from the 2010 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The CX-9 is a three-row crossover that seats seven.

In extremely cold conditions, the seat heater control circuit could overheat and fail because of insufficient electrical grounding. This may cause burn damage to the seat cushion surface.

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat control system. If necessary, the seat heater control circuit will be replaced and the seat will be repaired. All repairs will be done for free. This recall is expected to being on March 9. For more information, owners can call Mazda at 800-222-5500 or NHTSA’s hot line at 888-327-4236.

Recall Alert: 2005 Honda Odyssey

Honda has issued a recall for 21,776 Odysseys from the 2005 model year because of a problem with a power liftgate, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalled vehicles are from the Touring trim level and equipped with a power liftgate.

The power liftgate’s gas struts may have deteriorated. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing it to close unexpectedly. If this happens, a person in the liftgate’s path could be injured by the door.

Dealers will inspect the struts and replace them if they have deteriorated for free. This recall is expected to begin in March. For more information, owners can call Honda at 800-999-1009 or NHTSA’s hot line at 888-327-4236.

Recall Alert: 2010 Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai has issued a recall for 515 Tucsons from the 2010 model year because of a problem with an airbag sensor, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The redesigned compact crossover just started hitting dealer lots.

A front-row passenger weighing about 240 pounds can cause the Passive Occupant Detection System module program to illuminate the airbag warning light. If it’s illuminated, the passenger airbag won’t be deactivated if a child is seated in the front passenger seat. In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury to a child.

Hyundai dealers will reprogram the PODS module for free. For more information, owners can call Hyundai at 800-633-5151 or NHTSA’s hot line at 888-327-4236.