Recall 85V136000: 1982 Mazda GLC
- Report received
- Oct 23, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Mazda (north america),inc
- Potentially affected
- 24,270vehicles
- Model years
- 1982
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
Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return action. Consequence of defect: binding of the cruise control connecting rod could result in uncontrolled acceleration which could cause an accident.
Remedy
Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Mazda GLC3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.