The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V082000·Announced 2017-02-09

Mazda Recalls 2010-2011 Models for Seat Lifter Defect

Mazda is recalling 2010-2011 Mazda2, Mazda3, and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles because seat height adjustment links may break, potentially compromising the driver's position and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat lifter links breaking) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. The recall involves 173,859 vehicles. The defect involves the seat height adjustment lifter links, which may break or detach from the seat frame. This can cause the seat angle to incline, preventing the driver from maintaining an appropriate driving position.

If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the mechanical failure poses a direct safety hazard during vehicle operation.

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 on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA2, MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Seat Adjustment Mechanism
Hazard
Affected units
173,859

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MAZDA2
  • MAZDASPEED3
  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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