NHTSA recall 17V-082 (17V082000)
seats recall reported February 9, 2017 - about 173,859 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V082000
- Also written as
- 17V-082
- Manufacturer number
- 0917B
- Reported
- February 9, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~173,859
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-082 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.