Recall 06V-116
MAZDA MOTOR CORP recalled the 2005 Mazda Tribute: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-116
- Reported
- April 12, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 23,100 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mazda recall no. 4006d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Tribute 2005