2005 Mazda Tribute recall: head restraint
Mazda Motor Corp reported this safety recall on April 12, 2006. It covers about 23,100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23,100
- reported
- Apr 12, 2006
- owners notified
- May 31, 2006
- related complaints
- 4
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Recall number 06V116000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda Tribute 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 06V116000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Mazda Tribute head restraint?
Yes. Recall 06V116000, reported on April 12, 2006, covers about 23,100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V116000?
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2006. Owners may 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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