2009 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Mazda Tribute — Steering: electric power assist system
Published May 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V282000, published May 29, 2014. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Mazda Tribute — Steering: electric power assist system.
What's the hazard
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
What to do
Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- TRIBUTE
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE | 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID | 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE | 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Mazda Tribute — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V282000 on May 29, 2014. Reported hazard: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
What should I do if I have this product?
Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: TRIBUTE.