2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

91 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10056342Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. An extended warranty coverage program for throttle body replacement is extended to 10 years (120 months) from original warranty start date or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Model 2009-2011 tribute.
• 10056133Jul 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. Regarding some vehicles having intermittent electrical connectivity due to contamination on internal motor contacts of throttle body effecting engine power, vehicle speed. Model 2009-2011 tribute.
• 10056131Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, the warranty coverage has been extended for throttle body replacement. Model 2009-2011 tribute.
• 10098282Jun 10, 2014Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage. • floor mat moves forward due to improper installation. • inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used. • floor mat is…
• 10098245Jun 10, 2014Equipment. Mazda north american operations received many requests from our dealers asking us to approve additional on-car brake lathes as an option for mnao authorized equipment. Due to your feedback and after evaluating a few on-car brake lathes, we are pleased to announce that we have added the pro cut on-car brake lathe to mnao authorized equipment program. The accu-turn is still an approved brake lathe but it is no longer…
• 10098045Mar 21, 2014Steering. Some vehicles may have dtc b2278 (steering shaft torque sensor malfunction) stored in the power steering control module (pscm). A torque sensor service kit is available to correct the condition. Steering column replacement is no longer necessary.
• 10059736Mar 21, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10098047Mar 19, 2014Steering. Some vehicles may have dtc b2278 (steering shaft torque sensor malfunction) stored in the power steering control module (pscm). A torque sensor service kit is available to correct the condition. Steering column replacement is no longer necessary.
• 10110993Nov 19, 2013Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition with the liftgate latch handle gasket peeling or hanging loose.
• 10060533Nov 19, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097801Oct 31, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional fluid leak coming from the rear differential vent cap in temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit (0 degrees celsius) under certain conditions.
• 10097781Oct 31, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit rust or corrosion on the front seat track assemblies.
• 10060520Oct 31, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059485Oct 31, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097804Oct 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission gain enhanced flat tow performance with an optional transmission cooling pump kit for recreational towing. The kit is available from the parts department and will help prevent transmission overheating.
• 10059724Oct 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097806Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no crank, no start condition with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) or passive anti-theft system (pats) indicator flashing.
• 10059453Oct 24, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097722Aug 22, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097375Apr 17, 2013Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097377Apr 10, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097348Mar 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures.
• 10097343Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any poten-tial interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.•floor mat moves forward due to improper installation.•inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used.•floor mat is…
• 10052155Mar 11, 2013Equipment. Mazda: on some vehicles, to avoid potential interference of foot placed on pedals, information is provided regarding proper use, and placement, of driver's floor mat. Various models and model years.
• 10097369Mar 4, 2013Equipment. When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets are present and correctly installed. In most cases you will find that the bulb seal no. 1 (a) or hid bulb seal no. 1 (b) and bulb seal no.
• 10097367Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures. •atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than mercon®v…
• 10097320Feb 19, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097295Jan 15, 2013Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097300Jan 14, 2013Equipment. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10097942Dec 19, 2012Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10059870Dec 19, 2012Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10042599Sep 21, 2011Equipment. Mazda: some vehicles may experience problem when blower motor is operating, white flakes would come from the air conditioner (a/c) vents.
• 10037511May 3, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: there could be a leaking or stuck canister purge valve which will have driveability concerns and possible trouble codes. *rm updated 7/7/11.
• 10039117Apr 29, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: 2011 tribute. There may be a misfire and the engine may rough with a malfunction light on.
• 10043367Mar 11, 2011Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Mazda: on some vehicles, due to cold ambient temperatures, the glass on the liftgate may break.
• 10037509Mar 11, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Mazda: the liftgate glass window may break in cold weather. 2010-2011 tribute.
• 10037948Feb 25, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: there may be diagnostic trouble codes stored and a hard start or rough idle. There may be debris disrupting camshaft timing. 2010-2011 tribute.
• 10037949Feb 7, 2011Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is possible excessive condensation or water inside the headlamp unit on many mazda models.
• 10037637Dec 2, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Mazda: in cold temperatures the liftgate window glass might break. 2010-2011 tribute vehicles.
• 10037252Oct 26, 2010Equipment. Mazda: on some 2011 tribute vehicles the incorrect floor mats have been installed.
• 10036785Sep 17, 2010Equipment. Mazda: certain vehicles have been supplied from the factory with incorrect carpet floor mat set (a) and all weather floor mat set (b). Remove incorrect floor mat set(s) with one mount hole on driver's side (a)(b) and install correct carpet floor mat set with two (2) mount holes.

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