Reason for recall: Oil has remained on the stop lamp switch bracket during assembly. The oil deposit can cause the switch contacts to to carbonise. Due to this the stop lamp may not turn on even if the brake pedal is depressed.
When was it announced?
Sep 13, 2002
What action are Mazda taking?
VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch. VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch and cruise control cancel switch.
Does this affect your Tribute?
This issue affects TRIBUTE, this particular recall is for the Tribute.