Mazda Canada is recalling 13,182 Tribute SUVs from 2001-2004 to correct a problem with the suspension.
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland-Labrador), the forward attachment point for the lower control arm may separate from the Tribute's subframe.
Since this problem could affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, Mazda dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace.
Source : Transport Cananda
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland-Labrador), the forward attachment point for the lower control arm may separate from the Tribute's subframe.
Since this problem could affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, Mazda dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace.
Source : Transport Cananda