Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / TRIBUTE / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007113726 Incident Date: Jul, 25 2007
Consumer's City: DUNEDIN Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp.
Model Name: TRIBUTE Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4F2YU08152K Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 30 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jul, 31 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a flapping sound that only occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. she then noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. recall number 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) was referenced. the insurance inspector stated that the cause of the fire was due to the recalled item. however, the inspector is waiting for a second opinion. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 47,000.