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Mazda 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.

NHTSA campaign 12V-357 · Reported July 27, 2012 · 217,500 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
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VEHICLES AFFECTED
217,500
REMEDY
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported a problem with the vehicle speed control cables. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-357.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2001–2008Mazda Tribute

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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