Recall 12V016000: 2001–2002 Mazda Tribute

Report received

Jan 20, 2012

Manufacturer

Mazda motor corp

Potentially affected

52,390vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

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

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 mazda tribute vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2000, through july 19, 2002. The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (abs) module wiring harness connector.

Possible consequence

Corrosion may develop in the electrical connector leading melting, smoking or possible fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's brake master cylinder reservoir cap and modify the abs electrical system, free of charge. Until the repair has been performed, vehicle owners should park their vehicles outside. The safety recall began on june 22, 2012. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 6.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Mazda Tribute563 complaints
• 2002 Mazda Tribute384 complaints