NHTSA recall 12V-357 (12V357000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported July 27, 2012 - about 217,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V357000
- Also written as
- 12V-357
- Manufacturer number
- 6812G
- Reported
- July 27, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~217,500
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-357 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.