The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per a recall pertaining to the subframe. While driving, the frame fractured on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were required to perform the recall repair one time. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 07/12/17

- Duluth, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact received a recall repair from the dealer concerning the frame, but the newly designed reinforcement cross-brace failed to support the frame and there was extensive rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was notified that the recall remedy failed to provide a solution, but they provided no assistance. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was unable to be driven. The VIN, NHTSA campaign number, and failure mileage were not available.

- Vicksburg, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the subframe fractured. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V177000 (exterior lighting). The contact felt that the recall remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA