Mazda recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
What could happen
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7814I.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Tribute 2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V552000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 10, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 5, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 423
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 10, 2006 to May 23, 2008
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Maker's own recall number
- 7814I
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 28, 2016
- Mazda recall: Power train Oct 19, 2015
- Ford / Mazda / Mercury and more recall: Suspension Jun 3, 2015
- Mazda recall: Steering May 29, 2014
- Mazda recall: Structure Apr 4, 2014
- Mazda recall: Vehicle speed control Jul 27, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.