NHTSA recall 12V357000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2001 Mazda Tribute
- 2002 Mazda Tribute
- 2003 Mazda Tribute
- 2004 Mazda Tribute
- 2005 Mazda Tribute
- 2006 Mazda Tribute
- 2008 Mazda Tribute
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2005 Mazda Tribute, 2006 Mazda Tribute, 2008 Mazda Tribute.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V357000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.