Vehicle recall 17V082000 · February 9, 2017
Mazda Mazda3, MAZDASPEED3 and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 2017
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0917B
- Owner notification
- April 7, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 173,859
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda2 (2011): 2011
- Mazda Mazda3 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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