Mazda Tribute: Vehicle speed control — cables

Affects Mazda Tribute · 2001–2008 — about 218K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational