Recall
Mazda Tribute — 00V387001
NHTSA ID
00V387001
Make
Mazda
Model
Tribute
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-11-28
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected
24,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
02001
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.