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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V677000

2008 Mazda Tribute — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Published October 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 19, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V677000, published October 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2008 Mazda Tribute — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift.

What's the hazard

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission and if necessary tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8815J.

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Recall details

Brand
MAZDA
Model
TRIBUTE
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Lot
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Mazda Tribute — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V677000 on October 19, 2015. Reported hazard: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

What should I do if I have this product?

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission and if necessary tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8815J.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: TRIBUTE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)