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NHTSA Recall 17V082000: Seats

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 173,859 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mazda MAZDA2.

173,859
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (April 7)
NHTSA campaign17V082000
Manufacturer campaign0917B
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedFebruary 9, 2017
Owner notificationApril 7, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V082000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDA22011
Mazda MAZDA32010, 2011
Mazda MAZDASPEED32010, 2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.