2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall 46067 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V277002
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Tribute
Year:	2001
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/17/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/01/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	5700
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/20/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/18/2000
Date Added To File:	09/22/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. in some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
Consequence Summary:	Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began october 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Mazda Tribute Fuel system, gasoline:delivery Recall