2001–2004 Mazda Tribute recall: Structure: frame and members
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V174000
- Reported
- April 4, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Part
- Structure: frame and members
- Vehicles affected
- About 109,000
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
Safety risk
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Mazda Tribute: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Mazda Tribute (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.