NHTSA Recall 06V116000: Head restraint (seats)
MAZDA MOTOR CORP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,100 vehicles. It affects 2005 Mazda Tribute.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 4006D |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | April 12, 2006 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
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.
Notes
Mazda recall no. 4006d.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V116000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Tribute | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.