Large Recall NHTSA · 14V174000 Reported April 4, 2014

Lower control arm corrosion-regional recall

Mazda North American Operations · Structure · 109,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V174000
Manufacturer Campaign
7514D
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
109,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2014
Completion Rate
20.63

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 tribute vehicles manufactured may 22, 2000, through december 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

Safety Consequence

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2014. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 7514d.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 14V174000 or campaign 7514D.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V174000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V174000?

NHTSA recall 14V174000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on April 4, 2014. It addresses: Lower control arm corrosion-regional recall. The recall affects approximately 109,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number 7514D. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.