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NHTSARecalled Oct 23, 1985 · #85V136000

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.

View the official CPSC notice