2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall 47137 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V605000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	2804L
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Tribute
Year:	2003
Component:	Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	49800
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/31/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/23/2004
Date Added To File:	12/23/2004
Regulation Part #:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #:	206
Defect Summary:	Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Consequence Summary:	If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Further Notes:	Mazda recall no. 2804l. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

2003 Mazda Tribute Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock Recall