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Recall 17V-082

Mazda North American Operations recalled the 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 and 2 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-082
Reported
February 9, 2017
Vehicles affected
173,859 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed]. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles