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Vehicle recall 12V016000 · January 20, 2012

2001-2002 Mazda Tribute

The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Mazda tribute vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2000, through July 19, 2002. The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
Consequence
Corrosion may develop in the electrical connector leading melting, smoking or possible fire.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's brake master cylinder reservoir cap and modify the ABS electrical system, free of charge. Until the repair has been performed, vehicle owners should park their vehicles outside. The safety recall began on June 22, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 6.
Notes
Mazda’s safety recall campaign number is 6712A. Customers may 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

NHTSA campaign
12V016000
Reported to NHTSA
January 20, 2012
Filed by
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Owner notification
June 22, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
52,390
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Recall 12V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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