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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V082000

2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda2 | 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — Seats

Published February 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V082000, published February 10, 2017 and initiated February 9, 2017. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda2 | 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — Seats.

What's the hazard

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.

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Recall details

Brand
MAZDA
Model
MAZDA3
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Lot
2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2 | 2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 | 2011 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda3 | 2011 Mazda Mazda2 | 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 | 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V082000 on February 10, 2017. Reported hazard: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.

What should I do if I have this product?

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MAZDA3.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)