Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine cover may not have enough clearance from the speed control cable connector, which could cause your throttle to get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If your throttle gets stuck, you could lose control of your vehicle, leading to a crash, serious injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix your vehicle for free by increasing the engine cover clearance. They will notify you when it's time to have the repair done, and you can contact them at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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