2005 Mazda Tribute Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda Tribute. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 12V357000Jul 27, 2012217,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Mazda Tribute 2001–2006, 2008

  Reported issue: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

  Possible consequence: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.

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• 06V116000Apr 12, 200623,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
  Covers: Mazda Tribute 2005

  Reported issue: 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, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 04V605000Dec 23, 200449,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
  Covers: Mazda Tribute 2001–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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