NHTSA Recall 17V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V082000; Date: Feb. 9, 2017
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mazda MAZDA2; 2010 Mazda MAZDA3; 2011 Mazda MAZDA3; 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3; 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 173,859
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 2017
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