NHTSA Campaign 12V357000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · Reported Jul 27, 2012 · 217,500 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2001 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2002 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2003 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2004 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2005 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2006 217,500
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2008 217,500

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V357000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.