NHTSA Recall 05V525000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V525000; Date: Nov. 17, 2005
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mazda B-series Truck; 2006 Mazda Tribute
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 3,982
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:
Mazda recall no. 3705k. Customers may 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 28, 2005
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