Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / TRIBUTE / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007099261 Incident Date: Mar, 19 2007
Consumer's City: NAVARRE Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp.
Model Name: TRIBUTE Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4F2CZ06143K Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 19 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2003 mazda tribute caught on fire while parked in front of house. it had not been driven since the night before. damage was limited to engine compartment. it appeared to have originated from the anti-lock braking electonic control module directly below the power steering reservoir. the car horn/alarm started beeping, and owner of car responded to see smoke coming from the hood. owner opened the hood and observed fire from the electrical components. the fire department was immediately called.*ak