2001-2003 Mazda Tribute recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on April 9, 2004. It covers about 106,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 106,000
reported: Apr 9, 2004
owners notified: May 3, 2004
related complaints: 129

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 04V175000

Affected vehicles

Mazda Tribute 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 129 complaints about transmission problems.

2001 Mazda Tribute 2002 Mazda Tribute 2003 Mazda Tribute

Questions about recall 04V175000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Mazda Tribute control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 04V175000, reported on April 9, 2004, covers about 106,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V175000?

Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

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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