2002 Mazda Tribute recalls

Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

Why it matters: A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.

Owner notification: May 29, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Defect: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

Why it matters: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.

Owner notification: September 13, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Corrosion may develop in the electrical connector leading melting, smoking or possible fire.

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.

Owner notification: June 22, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP