Mazda Recalls 2001-2004 Tributes for Corroded Lower Control Arm Attachment
Mazda is recalling 2001-2004 Tributes in specific states due to corrosion at the lower control arm attachment, which can cause loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (corrosion of the lower control arm attachment) that can lead to a significant loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between May 22, 2000, and December 19, 2003, and were originally sold or are 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.
The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm. If the lower control arm separates, it can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAZDA TRIBUTE
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 109,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TRIBUTE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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