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HighNHTSA·14V552000·Announced 2014-09-10

Mazda Recalls 2008 Tribute Hybrids for Coolant Pump Failure Risk

Mazda is recalling 2008 Tribute Hybrid vehicles because a coolant pump failure may cause the hybrid system to overheat and shut down, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (powertrain shutdown leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured between October 10, 2006, and May 23, 2008. The recall addresses a defect in the hybrid propulsion system where the coolant pump may fail. This failure can result in the hybrid electronics overheating.

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition that increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service 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 — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hazard
Affected units
423

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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