Large Recall NHTSA · 17V082000 Reported February 9, 2017

Seat lifter links may crack or separate

Mazda North American Operations · N/A · 173,859 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V082000
Manufacturer Campaign
0917B
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
173,859
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 9, 2017
Completion Rate
35.80

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 17V082000 or campaign 0917B.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V082000?

NHTSA recall 17V082000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on February 9, 2017. It addresses: Seat lifter links may crack or separate. The recall affects approximately 173,859 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V082000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0917B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.