NHTSA Recall 12V357000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V357000; Date: Jul. 27, 2012
A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute; 2002 Mazda Tribute; 2003 Mazda Tribute; 2004 Mazda Tribute; 2005 Mazda Tribute; 2006 Mazda Tribute; 2008 Mazda Tribute
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 217,500
Recall Summary:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, tribute vehicles equipped with 3. 0l v6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
Recall Notes:
Mazda's recall campaign number is 6812g. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 2012
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