MAZDA TRIBUTE 2006: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V357000

Make Model Year
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-13 2012-07-27 2012-07-27

Production Dates: 2005-08-29 - 2005-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6812G

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 217500

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Mazda's recall campaign number is 6812G.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.