2002–2004 Mazda Tribute recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
💥 The risk
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 28, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V583000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2704L
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Vehicles affected
- 121,000
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-5500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 28, 2005
- Built
- May 30, 2001 – Dec 19, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 2704L.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).