Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's accelerator cable might not return to the idle position, which could cause problems with your car's speed control.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine might idle too high, which could make it harder to stop your vehicle, and might even cause a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Dealers will replace the faulty accelerator cable, and you can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
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