Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12V357000MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS V (Vehicle)21750008/06/2012ODIMazda North American Operations07/27/201207/27/2012
Defect SummaryMazda 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.
Consequence SummaryA 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.
Corrective SummaryMazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, august 6, 2012. remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-august 2012. until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
NotesMazda's recall campaign number is 6812g.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-05-003-1105/16/201110039105Ready07/08/2011
SB-05-003-1105/16/201110039105Mazda: the engine is stalling when stopping or engaging into drive or reverse. it may be intermittent and usually occurs on long drives. it may be caused by internal wear of the torque converter. *rm07/08/2011
050040704/27/200710021609Engine stalls on engagement/stopping. *kb06/11/2007
010130704/05/200710021564No start/loss of engine timings/scraping noise at crankshaft pulley/possible engine damage. *kb05/16/2007
010160412/14/2005010320510009915Diagnostic tips for troubleshooting coil-on-plug misfire concerns. *tt this bulletin supersedes last issued 5/3/04. *tt11/02/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/30/2008
 2006 mazda tribute. runs fine durring warm weather. at the slightest outbreak of cold weather, accelerator does not depress, unable to get any power from the engine. will freeze up at times while driving or not work at all. has been doing this for years, mazda refuses to acknowledge problem. has almost caused numerous accidents when accelrating around a turn due to loss of power. mazda has recalled previous model years for this problem but will not recall this model. please change that.
04/20/2006100104/07/2006
 After coming to a stop at an uphill grade--approx a 20 degree incline, as soon as the brake is released, the vehicle rolls backwards. the only means to prevent the vehicle from rolling back is to press on the brake again or to immediately press hard on the gas pedal. however, although the vehicle eventually starts moving uphill, there is a significant amount of backward travel prior to the engine producing enough power to overcome the backward roll. this is a safety concern since there might be vehicles directly behind me when this occurs. fortunately, i have not had to stop at any steep grades that might cause the vehicle to rollback faster and further and possibly causing an accident. *jb
04/08/200624104/07/2006
 Vehicle makes a loud high pitch whining noise when engine is around 1000 rpm but disappears when the engine is below or above the 1000 rpm. this occurs regardless of whether the car is parked or during normal driving conditions so long as the engine is around 1000rpm. in addition to the high pitch whining noise, there is a noticeable amount of vibration that is felt. also, after coming to a full stop, without the gas pedal being pressed, after having revved down to about 650 rpm, the engine sometimes revs back up to about 1000 rpm and produce the whining noise. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/01/20062500101/17/2006
 Mazda tribute cruise control failure engine problems my name nageswar karri i have a mazda tribute, 2006 model. after 2500 miles,first time i tried cruise control for 2 minute then my car can not go forward on the free way in the middle of the freeway i try to pull over but i couldn't slowly i pull over left line. i have 3 years baby in my tribute i was scared. i called mazda 1800 number the answer is they can not do anything because saturday, and i have full coverage 50,000 miles bumper to bumper and new suv. thank for chp officer stopped and he help me to call tow truck to nearest mazda dealer. i don't understand what is the customer service for mazda..they said 24 hours 7 days a week road side assistance?..where is the assistance that time 7:00pm...i really get mad because i have 3 years daughter in my suv... it is crazy.... *nm
02/21/20064123212/29/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled while decelerating at 40 mph. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm