The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The diagnostic results were unknown. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the lower control arm and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V174000 (structure), which stated that the lower control arm could detach and cause a loss of steering control. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and became inoperable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Crystal, MN, USA