NHTSA Recall 00V260002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V260002; Date: Sep. 12, 2000
This condition could cause loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 1,900
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 20, 2000
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