Recall
Mazda Tribute — 04V583000
NHTSA ID
04V583000
Make
Mazda
Model
Tribute
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-12-10
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Units Affected
121,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2704L
Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.