2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2017-02-10
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2011 mazda2 and 2010-2011 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles. 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.
Corrective Action
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. Notices informing owners of the safety risk began being mailed on april 7, 2017. Remedy parts for all affected models are not currently available. Owners will receive a notice to take their vehicles to a dealer for repair as parts are available. Remedy parts for all vehicles are expected to be available in june 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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 2017-02-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.