Mazda Tribute Recall, Speed Control System Defect

Mazda Tribute Recall, Speed Control System Defect

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2001-2006 2008
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSMfr's Report Date: JUL 26, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V357000 NHTSA Action Number: PE12019
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 217,500
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.

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