Mazda Tribute 2001 - Wheels - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
00V260002	MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS	from 05/11/2000 to 09/01/2000	V (Vehicle)	1900	10/20/2000	MFR	MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS	09/12/2000	09/14/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. if the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary	This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.
Notes	Owner notification began october 20, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
WHEELS
05/29/2001
	On wet pavements wheels lock. dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak
WHEELS - RIM
01/28/2004		2
	All four rims cracked, causing air to separate from the wheels. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the rim were a defectively manufactured. consumer had to pay for replacement of the rims. *ak
10/29/2002	80850
	Vehicle's rims cracked causing the vehicle to swerve and flatten tire. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts