Recall 12V357000: 2001–2006, 2008 Mazda Tribute

Report received

Jul 27, 2012

Manufacturer

Mazda north american operations

Potentially affected

217,500vehicles

Model years

2001–2006, 2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Mazda Tribute563 complaints
• 2002 Mazda Tribute384 complaints
• 2003 Mazda Tribute199 complaints
• 2004 Mazda Tribute157 complaints
• 2005 Mazda Tribute377 complaints
• 2006 Mazda Tribute130 complaints
• 2008 Mazda Tribute202 complaints