Recall 05V-525: 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck, 2006 Mazda Tribute

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 17, 2005, covering about 3,982 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-525
Report date
Nov 17, 2005
Vehicles affected
3,982
Owners notified
Nov 28, 2005

The problem

On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

The risk

After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

Mazda recall no. 3705k.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V525000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda B-Series Truck2006All years
Mazda Tribute2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-525?

On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

How is recall 05V-525 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.