Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Safety risk
A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Safety risk
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Vehicle speed control
44
76,000 mi
Engine
16
83,000 mi
Power train
12
88,023 mi
Suspension
12
111,366 mi
Structure: body
10
111,366 mi
Electrical system
9
70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
8
74,051 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
7
63,955 mi
Air bags
6
105,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
5
50,000 mi
Service brakes
5
37,500 mi
Unknown or other
5
110,000 mi
Fuel system, other
4
50,000 mi
Wheels
4
70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
24 mi
Seat belts
3
20,000 mi
Steering
3
35,000 mi
Structure
3
10 mi
Tires
3
18,938 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
3
54,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
3
2,350 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
2,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt
2
10,000 mi
Electrical system: software
1
—
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
35,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
18,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission
1
48,900 mi
Power train: driveline
1
70,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
131,872 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
65,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
54,134 mi
The 2005 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 30 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.