Mazda 1982 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled October 23, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V136000 · Mazda
Remedy
REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.
Units
24,270 units
Description
FITTING OF THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONNECTING ROD MAY BE TIGHT CAUSING BINDING WHICH AFFECTS THE THROTTLE RETURN ACTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BINDING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTING ROD COULD RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.
Product
Mazda GLC
Manufacturer(s)
Mazda North American Operations
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →