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2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall - Campaign #07V157000

 
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2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE RECALL - #07V157000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

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Vehicle 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Manufacturer MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufactured between 4/17/2000 - 12/19/2003
Recalled on 4/11/2007
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/9/2007
# Affected 95,300
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
 
Description ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequences AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE ABS MODULE FOR MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AS APPROPRIATE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTOR ON THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF IT IS FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes MAZDA RECALL NO. 4507C.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.
See also 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, LOCK

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 14, 2007 - 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT CRANKSHAFT BOLT SERVICE WARNING. *NJ

Jun 11, 2007 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

Feb 22, 2007 - 140000 AIR BAGS
NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

Dec 20, 2006 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START, NO CRANK, OR MIL ILLUMINATION WITH ONE OR MORE DTC'S PRESENT. *KB

Nov 13, 2006 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID. *KB

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6/14/2011 - Ping He
sine 2006 my 2003 Tribute if in summer no idle at all after engine get hot. Have to use foot to push the gas pedal all the time. please advise I really appreciate. Thx !
hp365@acanac.net

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