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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V082📅 Feb 10, 2017

2010–2011 Mazda MAZDA3 & 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 + 1 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V082000
Manufacturer recall #
0917B
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
173,859
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 7, 2017
Built
May 12, 2009 – Sep 30, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V082 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V082?

2010–2011 Mazda MAZDA3 & 2010–2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 + 1 more. 173,859 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.