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2006 Mazda Tribute

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

on certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

Corrective Action

after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 28, 2005. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2005 Mazda Tribute

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2005 Mazda Tribute

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, øoccupant protection in interior impact.ø during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2004 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (abs), the abs module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. this condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

Corrective Action

an electrical short might cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the abs module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. the dealer will also inspect the connector on the abs module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2004 Mazda Tribute

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2004 Mazda Tribute

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Corrective Action

an unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator cable. the recall began on january 28, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

2004 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2003 Mazda Tribute

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

Corrective Action

should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration. the recall began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2003 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (abs), the abs module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. this condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

Corrective Action

an electrical short might cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the abs module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. the dealer will also inspect the connector on the abs module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2003 Mazda Tribute

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2003 Mazda Tribute

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Corrective Action

an unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator cable. the recall began on january 28, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

2003 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

Corrective Action

should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration. the recall began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (abs), the abs module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. this condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

Corrective Action

an electrical short might cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the abs module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. the dealer will also inspect the connector on the abs module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Corrective Action

an unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator cable. the recall began on january 28, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Wheels:Center Section

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. if the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

Corrective Action

should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration. the recall began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (abs), the abs module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. this condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

Corrective Action

an electrical short might cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the abs module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. the dealer will also inspect the connector on the abs module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock

Consequence of Defect

certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

Corrective Action

if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. these vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. the nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. in addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.

Corrective Action

either of these conditions can lead to the steering wheel becoming loose or separating from the steering column, resulting in loss of steering control.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manuals do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with child restraint anchorages. also, the manuals do not explain the markings in the vehicles that locate the lower anchorages.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with revised owner manuals.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. in some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. the speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. the locating tab could enter the servo clutch cavity and interfere with the speed control servo clutch. also, water could enter those units that contain a cracked or missing servo cap locating tab, eventually causing corrosion that could interfere with the function of the speed control.

Corrective Action

if either of these conditions occurs and the speed control is used, the speed control could prevent the throttle from returning to idle, resulting in a stuck throttle. a stuck throttle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the speed control cables. vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a øno latchø or øpartial latchø condition. in the øpartial latchø condition, the buckle tongue can be inserted into the buckle and appear to be engaged, but will release from the buckle without the push button being depressed when a relatively low load is applied, such as when an occupant moves slightly in the seat.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. owner notification began february 5, 2004. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.

Corrective Action

this condition will likely result in sudden and complete loss of the windshield wiper function, or of the wiper function on the driver side only, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.