Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
The engine cover on your Tribute is the part that protects the engine's underside. In some older models, it's not quite clear of the speed control cable, which could get stuck and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the throttle gets stuck, your vehicle could speed up uncontrollably and be hard to stop. This could lead to a serious crash, injury, or even a fatal accident.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will fix this by adjusting the engine cover to give it more clearance, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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