Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V116000 Reported April 12, 2006

Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact

Q: What is recall 06V116000?

NHTSA recall 06V116000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on April 12, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact. The recall affects approximately 23,100 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda Motor Corp. · Seats · 23,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V116000

Manufacturer Campaign

4006D

Manufacturer

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

23,100

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 12, 2006

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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 06V116000 or campaign 4006D.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V116000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V116000?

NHTSA recall 06V116000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on April 12, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact. The recall affects approximately 23,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V116000 or the manufacturer campaign number 4006D. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.