2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall 60070 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V525000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	3705K
Make:	Mazda
Model:	Tribute
Year:	2006
Component:	Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/29/2005
End Date Of Manufacturing:	10/17/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	3982
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/28/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda motor corp
Date Report Received By ODI:	11/17/2005
Date Added To File:	11/17/2005
Defect Summary:	On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Mazda recall no. 3705k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2006 Mazda Tribute Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor Recall