A steering torque sensor may not be able to detect driver steering input
of ConsumerAffairs
Mazda North American Operations is recalling 33,000 model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010.
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input, resulting in removal of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
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.
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 it is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014.
Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-248-295-7859. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.