NHTSA recall 06V116000
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Mazda Tribute
Reported Apr 12, 200623,100 vehicles affectedMAZDA MOTOR CORPMaker’s number 4006D
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The remedy
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2006. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.