Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #17V082000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V082000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting 2011 mazda2 and 2010-2011 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter Includes 173,859 affected units, Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2011 mazda2 and 2010-2011 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.