Recall 17V082000: 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 9, 2017

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected

173,859vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Mazda MAZDA217 complaints
• 2010 Mazda MAZDA3686 complaints
• 2011 Mazda MAZDA3132 complaints
• 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED332 complaints
• 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED35 complaints