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- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual seat height lifter, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame. When this happens, the seat angle may incline, and the driver may be unable to maintain an appropriate driving position.
If a driver cannot stay in a proper driving position, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Mazda dealer if their vehicle is affected.
Mazda will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and either install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and reference recall number 0917B.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA2 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 20102011 |
| Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 20102011 |