NHTSA Recall 06V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V116000; Date: Apr. 12, 2006
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mazda Tribute
Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Manufactured by: Mazda Motor Corp
Affected Units:: 23,100
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2006. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:
Mazda recall no. 4006d. 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: May 31, 2006
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