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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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17V082000

Seats

If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The riskIf the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix — freeMazda 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 was foundMazda 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.

17V082000 at NHTSA
16V644000

Structure · Body · Hatchback/liftgate

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

The riskIf the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix — freeMazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

What was foundMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

16V644000 at NHTSA
09V126000

Electrical System

The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskThe main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness. If necessary, the harness will be repaired. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

What was foundMazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 MAZDA3 vehicles. A clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. A short-circuit can result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.

09V126000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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