Make / Models / Years:
MAZDA / TRIBUTE / 2005
Manufacturer : MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Mfg's Report Number: 4006D
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V116000
Mfg's Report Date : APR 10, 2006
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23100
Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact. During testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2006. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.
