MAZDA 626 1986: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | 626 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-04-18 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-03-24 |
Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1986-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda North American Operations
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36671
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124
THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO,VEHICLE MAY NOT CONFORM WITH STANDARD 124.
REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/FMVSS 124. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC GASOLINE INJECTION.
