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2001 Mazda Tribute recall: linkages

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on November 28, 2000. It covers about 24,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
24,000
reported
Nov 28, 2000
owners notified
Dec 15, 2000
related complaints
25

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.
Risk
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.

Recall number 00V387001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about visibility problems.

2001 Mazda Tribute

Questions about recall 00V387001

Is there a recall on the 2001 Mazda Tribute linkages?

Yes. Recall 00V387001, reported on November 28, 2000, covers about 24,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V387001?

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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