The engine cover on your Tribute is not giving the speed control cable enough space, which could cause the throttle to get stuck when you press the gas pedal all the way down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the throttle gets stuck, your vehicle could speed up on its own and be hard to stop, increasing the risk of a serious accident, injury, or even a fatal crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will adjust the engine cover to give the speed control cable more space, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
The wheel bearing in your vehicle's front suspension is a critical part that helps your wheels turn smoothly. The recall affects a specific type of wheel bearing sold for use on your vehicle, which has the wrong dimensions.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving with an incorrectly sized wheel bearing, it could affect your vehicle's ability to brake and steer properly. This could make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your local Timken distributor will replace the incorrect wheel bearing with the correct one for free. You'll need to contact them at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor might not have been properly greased, which can cause it to fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving in bad weather and your wipers stop working, it can be hard to see and you might get into an accident.
Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free at a dealership by having them check the wiper motor and add grease if needed - just schedule an appointment starting from November 28, 2005, and call Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 to get started.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
