NHTSA Recall 85V136000
Filed by Mazda North American Operations. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1985-10-23. An estimated 24,270 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.