Is the 2005 MAZDA Tribute safe to drive?

The 2005 MAZDA Tribute has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT recall for the 2005 MAZDA Tribute? (Campaign #06V116000)

A safety feature in your vehicle's front seat headrest may not meet safety standards, potentially putting you at risk in a crash. If you're in a crash, you could get hurt. We'll fix it for free by modifying a part above the headliner in your vehicle, and you can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 starting May 31, 2006.

Campaign 06V116000

Low Priority Plain English 2006-04-12

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

What Happened

A safety feature in your vehicle's front seat headrest may not meet safety standards, potentially putting you at risk in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash, you could get hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

We'll fix it for free by modifying a part above the headliner in your vehicle, and you can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 starting May 31, 2006.

Affected Vehicles

2005 MAZDA Tribute

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #06V116000. 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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