Recalls for TRIBUTE MAZDA, MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, Nov 28, 2000

A recall was issued on Nov 28, 2000 for TRIBUTE MAZDA, manufactured by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, in response to VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).