Mazda Recall of Certain Model Year 2001 through 2006, and 2008 Tribute Vehicles

by Gary Kopycinski on July 28, 2012

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Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2012.

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…