NHTSA Recall 86V042000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V042000; Date: Mar. 11, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Mazda 626

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc

Affected Units:: 36,671

Recall Summary:

The throttle angle sensor on the carburetor may contain a nylon rotor which has not been heat treated. Rotors that have not been heat treated contract in the presence of heat causing the throttle mechanism to stick. Consequence of defect: this may cause the throttle to stick in the open position which may result in loss of control leading to an accident. Also,vehicle may not conform with standard 124.

How to Fix:

Replace throttle angle sensor assemblies with new heat treated rotors with larger inside diameters.

Recall Notes:

System: throttle/fmvss 124. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with electric gasoline injection.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 18, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Mazda vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.