NHTSA Recall 88V022000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V022000; Date: Feb. 22, 1988

Frost accumulation on the throttle valve may prevent thevalve from returning smoothly.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Mazda 626;  1988 Mazda MX6

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc

Affected Units:: 72,883

Recall Summary:

At ambient temperatures below 0 degree f, frost may accumulate within the throttle body under extended constant speed operation.

How to Fix:

Install a new type thermostat designed to raise the coolant temperature and warm the throttle body to a level above freezing.

Recall Notes:

System: throttlevehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 22, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Mazda vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.