2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall 46068 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V260002
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Tribute
Year:	2001
Component:	Wheels:center section
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	05/11/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/01/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	1900
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/20/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/12/2000
Date Added To File:	09/14/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. if the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary:	This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.
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 Wheels:center section Recall