2002 Mazda Tribute | 2001 Mazda Tribute — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Published January 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 20, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V016000, published January 20, 2012. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2002 Mazda Tribute | 2001 Mazda Tribute — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module.
What's the hazard
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
What to do
MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND MODIFY THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FREE OF CHARGE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD PARK THEIR VEHICLES OUTSIDE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION 6.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- TRIBUTE
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE | 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2002 Mazda Tribute | 2001 Mazda Tribute — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V016000 on January 20, 2012. Reported hazard: MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
What should I do if I have this product?
MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND MODIFY THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FREE OF CHARGE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD PARK THEIR VEHICLES OUTSIDE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION 6.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: TRIBUTE.