Mazda Tribute Recall R/2002/118: Stop Lamps May Not Work, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2002
- Launched
- 982
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/118
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled Tribute vehicles built between 2 April 2001 and 18 June 2002. Oil has remained on the stop lamp switch bracket during assembly. The recall notice describes the fix as: vEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch. VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch and cruise control cancel switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Oil has remained on the stop lamp switch bracket during assembly. The oil deposit can cause the switch contacts to to carbonise. Due to this the stop lamp may not turn on even if the brake pedal is depressed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STOP LAMPS MAY NOT WORK Defect: Oil has remained on the stop lamp switch bracket during assembly. The oil deposit can cause the switch contacts to to carbonise. Due to this the stop lamp may not turn on even if the brake pedal is depressed. Remedy: VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch. VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch and cruise control cancel switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the switch contacts to to carbonise.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch. VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL:- Clean the oil off of the switch bracket and fit a new stop lamp switch and cruise control cancel switch.
Are You Affected?
Tribute built between 2 April 2001 and 18 June 2002 may be included. Mazda estimates 982 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2002/118. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| TributePossible unintentional increase of engine speed | Low | R/2012/107 | |
| TributeSeat belt may not latch | Urgent | R/2004/002 | |
| MX5Traction/Stability light may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2025/202 | |
| CX-60Transmission Control Module (TCM) software concern | Urgent | R/2024/296 | |
| CX-5One or both LED daytime running lamps may flicker flash or fail completely | Book soon | R/2020/058 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2002/007 on 8 Apr 2002, for faulty engine immobiliser. The one launched after it was R/2003/018 on 7 Feb 2003, for engine stalls whilst driving. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/118, launched 13 September 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.