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NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V175000
Component:  Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer:  Mazda (North America),Inc
Year:
2001
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Tribute
Recall Date:
04/09/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106,000
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
MY 2001 through 2002 and certain 2003 Mazda Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 DURATEC engines which during deceleration the engine can stall.
Consequence Summary:
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Summary:
Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to an authorized Mazda dealer to have the Power Control Module (PCM) reprogrammed with the appropriate calibration.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V602000
Component:  Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
Manufacturer:  Ford Motor Company
Year:
2001
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Tribute
Recall Date:
12/22/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 262,113
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicles having rear Liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, 'Door Locks And Door Retention Components.' the rear Liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Consequence Summary:
If the Liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the rear Liftgate latch release rod; the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall is expected to begin on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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