2001-2008 Mazda Tribute recall: cables
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on July 27, 2012. It covers about 217,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 217,500
- reported
- Jul 27, 2012
- owners notified
- Sep 13, 2012
- related complaints
- 332
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 12V357000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 332 complaints about acceleration problems.
2004 Mazda Tribute2005 Mazda Tribute2006 Mazda Tribute2008 Mazda Tribute
Questions about recall 12V357000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2008 Mazda Tribute cables?
Yes. Recall 12V357000, reported on July 27, 2012, covers about 217,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V357000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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