NHTSA recall 14V282000
Steering · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the electric power steering (eps) assist.
Why it matters: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (pscm) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the pscm when the vehicle is brought in for the…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Mazda Tribute, 2009 Mazda Tribute, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V282000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.