Make : MAZDA | Model : 626 | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19851001 - 19860201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V042000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860418 | Date Received by ODI: 19860311 | Date Added to Database: 19860324 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36671 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO,VEHICLE MAY NOT CONFORM WITH STANDARD 124. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124 | |
Notes:
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