NHTSA Recall 12V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V016000; Date: Jan. 20, 2012
Corrosion may develop in the electrical connector leading melting, smoking or possible fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute; 2002 Mazda Tribute
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Mazda Motor Corp
Affected Units:: 52,390
Recall Summary:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Mazda tribute vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2000, through July 19, 2002. The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (abs) module wiring harness connector.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's brake master cylinder reservoir cap and modify the abs electrical system, free of charge. Until the repair has been performed, vehicle owners should park their vehicles outside. The safety recall began on June 22, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 6.
Recall Notes:
Mazda�s safety recall campaign number is 6712a. Customers may 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: Jun 22, 2012
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