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Campaign 00V223002

Critical Plain English
ID: #00V223002 MFR: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

What Happened
Your vehicle's steering wheel may have a problem with the nut that holds it in place. This nut could be upside down or damaged, which could cause the steering wheel to come loose or separate from the steering column.
Risk if Unfixed
If this problem isn't fixed, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which could lead to an accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2001 MAZDA Tribute

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V223002. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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