Mazda 2002–2004 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled December 10, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V583000 · Mazda
Hazard
AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Units
121,000 units
Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
Product
Mazda TRIBUTE
Manufacturer(s)
Mazda Motor Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →