February 14, 2017

Mazda Recalls Nearly 174K Cars To Fix Faulty Seats

The 2011 Mazda 2 is included in the recall. - Courtesy Highmileage/public domain

The 2011 Mazda 2 is included in the recall.

Courtesy Highmileage/public domain

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.

The recall covers the Mazda 2 subcompact from the 2011 model year and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compacts.

The company says the seat height adjustment links can break or detach from the seat frame, changing the seat angle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the seat links and either install a reinforcement bracket or replace the whole seat adjustment unit. The recall is expected to start on March 31.

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