Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MAZDASPEED3
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V082000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Cannot Maintain An Appropriate Driving Position, There Is An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20090512
End Of Manufacture
20100930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
173859
Date Owners Notified
20170407
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20170209
Make Campaign Number
0917B