2001-2005 Mazda Tribute recall: lock

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on December 23, 2004. It covers about 49,800 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 49,800
reported: Dec 23, 2004
owners notified: Mar 31, 2005
related complaints: 85

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

What is wrong: Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle 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.
Risk: If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 04V605000

Affected vehicles

Mazda Tribute 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about locks problems.

2002 Mazda Tribute 2003 Mazda Tribute 2004 Mazda Tribute 2005 Mazda Tribute

Questions about recall 04V605000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2005 Mazda Tribute lock?

Yes. Recall 04V605000, reported on December 23, 2004, covers about 49,800 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V605000?

Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. 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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