Recall 04V605000: 2001–2005 Mazda Tribute

Report received

Dec 23, 2004

Manufacturer

Mazda north american operations

Potentially affected

49,800vehicles

Model years

2001–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Mazda Tribute563 complaints
• 2002 Mazda Tribute384 complaints
• 2003 Mazda Tribute199 complaints
• 2004 Mazda Tribute157 complaints
• 2005 Mazda Tribute377 complaints