Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V357000 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | V (Vehicle) | 217500 | 08/06/2012 | ODI | Mazda North American Operations | 07/27/2012 | 07/27/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, august 6, 2012. remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-august 2012. until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mazda's recall campaign number is 6812g.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 650000 | 10 | |
| I was yielding and went to accelerate to merge into traffic and the pedal got stuck i had to slam on brakes to get the car to slow down, when it didn't i started pumping the gas pedal and it came unstuck. recently it has been sticking alot, when i first try to accelerate i push the pedal and it appears their is some sort of catch there i have to slam it down to get pedal to work often..i come to a stop and when i go to push the pedal it feels hard to push..i googled the problem and saw tons of recalls on this but when i called and gave them the vin number they said it wasn't included. i had it washed today and when the guy washing it brought it back he mentioned to me that the gas pedal kept sticking..he said i needed to have it checked out. i probably should have sooner but i never drove it...the first time it happened i thought that i just hit the pedal the wrong way but it has stuck over 10 times since then. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2013 | 650000 | ||
| I was yielding and went to accelerate to merge into traffic and the pedal got stuck i had to slam on breaks to get the car to slow dowm, when it didnt i started pumping the gas pedal and it came unstuck. recently it has been sticking alot, when i first try to accelerate i push the pedal and it appears their is some sort of catch there i have to slam it down to get pedal to work often..i come to a stop and when i go to push the pedal it feels hard to push..i googled the problem and saw tons of recalls on this but when i called and gave them the vin number they said it wasnt included. i had it washed today and when the guy washing it brought it back he mentioned to me that the gas pedal kept sticking..he said i needed to have it checked out. i probably should have sooner but i never drove it...the first time it happened i thought that i just hit the pedal the wrong way but it has stuck over 10 times since then | |||
| 01/10/2012 | 75000 | ||
| I own a 2006 mazda tribute 4 cylinder. when the weather changes and it gets to be about 40 degrees or lower my gas pedal sticks! i am unable to press the pedal down. this is very scary and i believe it can cause an accident especially when you are at a traffice light you are not sure if the gas pedal gonna work. then when you press the gas after many times of trying and it finally works you accelerate to much and can hit the car in front of you. please check into this matter as i feel it is very important and can become a liabilty to mazda. | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 13500 | 1 | |
| Accelerator sticks and will not allow you to press the gas pedal. this happened in traffic and had to idle off to the side of the road. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2012 | 75000 | ||
| I own a 2006 mazda tribute 4 cylinder. when the weather changes and it gets to be about 40 degrees or lower my gas pedal sticks! i am unable to press the pedal down. this is very scary and i believe it can cause an accident especially when you are at a traffice light you are not sure if the gas pedal gonna work. then when you press the gas after many times of trying and it finally works you accelerate to much and can hit the car in front of you. please check into this matter as i feel it is very important and can become a liabilty to mazda. | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 13500 | 1 | |
| Accelerator sticks and will not allow you to press the gas pedal. this happened in traffic and had to idle off to the side of the road. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2012 | 75000 | ||
| I own a 2006 mazda tribute 4 cylinder. when the weather changes and it gets to be about 40 degrees or lower my gas pedal sticks! i am unable to press the pedal down. this is very scary and i believe it can cause an accident especially when you are at a traffice light you are not sure if the gas pedal gonna work. then when you press the gas after many times of trying and it finally works you accelerate to much and can hit the car in front of you. please check into this matter as i feel it is very important and can become a liabilty to mazda. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 78376 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact stated after receiving the notice for recall nhtsa campaign id number 12v357000 (vehicle speed control cables) the vehicle was taken to the dealer to disconnected the cruise control cable but the dealer did not provide the new redesigned housing cover. the contact mentioned that the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the failure mileage was 78,376 and the current mileage was 80,100. pmb | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 78376 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 12v357000 (vehicle speed control cables) letter was received august of two thousand twelve. the vehicle was taken to the dealer disconnected the cruise control cable and has not been able to provide the new redesigned housing cover and the contact stated that the recall repair has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the failure mileage was 78,376 and the current mileage was 80,100. li | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v357000 (vehicle speed control:cables) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall service. the contact had not experienced any failures of the speed control cable however, he was dissatisfied with the remedy which was to deactivate the cruise control if the necessary parts were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v357000 (vehicle speed control:cables) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall service. the contact had not experienced any failures of the speed control cable however, he was dissatisfied with the remedy which was to deactivate the cruise control if the necessary parts were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. kmj | |||
| 09/19/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact received a recall notice and went to have to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v357000 (vehicle speed control:cables). the contact had not experienced failure of the speed control cable but was dissatisfied about the remedy which was to deactivate the cruise control if the necessary parts were not available. mh | |||
| 01/17/2012 | 10000 | 1 | |
| My gas pedal sticks when my vehicle gets cold. i purchased this vehicle about a year ago used and when the temperature dropped the gas pedal would stick. i would be in traffic and the vehicle would go nowhere when pressing the gas pedal. this has occurred many times. they said there is a recall on the 2006 but 6 cy, i have a 4 cy that the same problem is occurring. i would like to have this vehicle included in the recall as well, because apparently it is happening to the 4 cy as well. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Have a 2006 mazda tribute 4cyl, and am having speed control issues when the weather is cold. the gas pedal sticks and will not depress, even when being stomped on. this issue occurs when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. it has happened when coming around a corner, or when driving in regular traffic, forcing me to coast to the shoulder, almost causing accidents. please look into this model as well for a recall relating to this issue. thank you *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Have a 2006 mazda tribute 4cyl, and am having speed controll issues when the weather is cold. the gas pedal sticks and will not depress, even when being stomped on. this issue occurs when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. it has happend when coming around a corner, or when driving in regular traffic, forcing me to coast to the shoulder, almost causing accidents. please look into this model as well for a recall relating to this issue. thank you | |||
| 10/07/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tribute gas pedal is locking (sticking) and unable to be pressed. this problem has occurred several times lately the latest being this morning while taking my child to school trying to go up a hill i was unable to press the gas pedal which i had to abruptly pull over nearly causing an accident and scaring my child and myself. this is occurring more frequently and thus becoming more hazardous. something needs to be done to correct this problem, it going to cause a serious accident or fatality. | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 46000 | ||
| I have several problems with my mazda tribute 4 cylinder 2wd. the #1 problem is that the gas peddle freezes especially when it's cold outside. i try to press down on it and it doesn't move. i have to do this a couple of times before it starts working and then i have to be careful that i don't go shooting across the rode. i was told this could be carbon buildup by the dealers serviceman. i also have to put air in the tires every week when it's cold and every other week when it's not. i had a tire pressure valve leak in one of the tires and now i think i have another. my vehicle has 54440 miles on it and the further it has been driven is 36 miles. it is used for local driving only as i would be afraid to drive it any further than that. i also need front stabilizer links. i just replaced the battery but now when i try to start the vehicle, everything lights up but it doesn't start or make any sound when i turn the key. i have to try this several times before it finally starts. i bought this vehicle new and i have all these problems. the front wheel drive is worthless, i slide all over the place and fish tail backing up in my driveway. these problems are several times a day and i don't have the money to keep fixing these problems because this vehicle should not be having these problems. i was told that the tires may need the rims cleaned to help with the tire pressure light coming on. of course my warranty is expired as is my roadside assistance. i wouldn't buy another mazda tribute or recommend it to anyone. and since when does it cost $600 plus for a tune up? | |||
| 02/04/2008 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed that the accelerator pedal would stick and accelerate to higher speeds. in order to stop the vehicle she would release her foot from the pedal and try to kick it until it unjams. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that they are unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 46000 | ||
| I have several problems with my mazda tribute 4 cylinder 2wd. the #1 problem is that the gas peddle freezes especially when it's cold outside. i try to press down on it and it doesn't move. i have to do this a couple of times before it starts working and then i have to be careful that i don't go shooting across the rode. i was told this could be carbon buildup by the dealers serviceman. i also have to put air in the tires every week when it's cold and every other week when it's not. i had a tire pressure valve leak in one of the tires and now i think i have another. my vehicle has 54440 miles on it and the further it has been driven is 36 miles. it is used for local driving only as i would be afraid to drive it any further than that. i also need front stabilizer links. i just replaced the battery but now when i try to start the vehicle, everything lights up but it doesn't start or make any sound when i turn the key. i have to try this several times before it finally starts. i bought this vehicle new and i have all these problems. the front wheel drive is worthless, i slide all over the place and fish tail backing up in my driveway. these problems are several times a day and i don't have the money to keep fixing these problems because this vehicle should not be having these problems. i was told that the tires may need the rims cleaned to help with the tire pressure light coming on. of course my warranty is expired as is my roadside assistance. i wouldn't buy another mazda tribute or recommend it to anyone. and since when does it cost $600 plus for a tune up? | |||
| 02/04/2008 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed that the accelerator pedal would stick and accelerate to higher speeds. in order to stop the vehicle she would release her foot from the pedal and try to kick it until it unjams. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that they are unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Gas pedal on 2006 mazda tribute sticks. sometimes you press and nothing happens and then it will take off at a high rate of speed. i have had several near misses with other vehicles in front of me due to this. i had the gas pedal replaced once under warranty less than 2 years ago (march 2008) and now have the problem again but mazda told me that they will not replace it again unless i pay for it even though it's a recurring problem. i think this has to be a design issue given the recurrence but mazda won't take responsibility for it and in fact demands payment even to attempt to diagnose the problem. | |||
| 02/20/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was stuck in the up position and it took a lot of effort to depress it. the failure occurred intermittently especially in cold weather conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, they offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was approximately 66,100. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. updated 03/01/10 *bf | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 5 | ||
| I have a 2006 v4 mazda tribute. about 3 out of 5 times when i go to push the gas the pedal will get stuck, i have to then press very hardly on the gas and it will just take off very fast. if i was to ever need to move my car up just a tiny bit it could cause a huge issue. there is nothing i can really do to correct it, i've looked on the internet and seen other people having the same problems. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I drive a 2006 mazda tribute. the vehicles gas pedal often gets stuck from a dead stop. the pedal is able to be moved but only after a significant amount of pressure is applied to the pedal. while pulling into my garage this occurred and i ended up running into my own trash can. the damage was minimal but this sticking occurs very frequently. traffic lights, stop lights, and pulling into my own garage all seem to be burdens because of this issue. it is mostly a problem during stop and go traffic because the vehicle must be forced to go faster than the operator wants it to go in order to move. this means that i am lunging towards vehicles in front of me instead of being able to gradually ease forward. i believe it is even further more a safety issue while in parking lots due to pedestrians. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| My gas pedal gets stuck whether it is cold or warm. this has been happening since 2007. i was told that it was due to carbon buildup and that a fuel injection cleaning was needed. my throttle bottle was replaced also. for the past several months, my pedal has been sticking again. this is quite dangerous since i cannot move forward at a light when it turns green and i cannot accelerate when already driving. i see that many people have reported the same issue to the nhtsa. i do not feel that i should have to replace my throttle body again within 2 years, especially if this is issue is widespread. please review this issue for a possible recall. *tr | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Gas pedal frequently sticks on 2006 mazda tribute. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. while accelerating at 2 mph from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal became stuck and slowly returned to the idle position. the failure only occurred when minimal pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. there were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 56,054. the vin was not accepted. | |||
| 01/26/2007 | 32000 | 2 | 11/26/2005 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2006 mazda tribute at 45 mph the vehicle accelerated without pressing the gas pedal. at the first incident the vehicle lurched forward, but she stopped the vehicle by applying the brake. during the second incident, the contact applied the brakes and nothing happened. the emergency brake was pulled up and the vehicle revved. while the vehicle was still running the contact stopped the vehicle by shifting the transmission into park and turning the ignition switch to the off position. *ak returned usps, 2nd attempt made 02/27/07 failed. *lj | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 1 | 01/17/2006 | |
| I bought new mazda tribute in 1/17/2006 first time driving in cruise control on freeway suddenly my cruise control not working in the middle of the freeway, luckily chp officer was there with in minute he help me.... my mileage was only 2300 something this is really crazy thing because i have wife and 3 year old daughter in the suv....i called mazda they said they can not help because 7:20pm on saturday..and i have 50,000 mile warranty plus 24x7 days a week road side assistance also,,,so what happened all the assistance....if police officer not their right time it's going to be national news big chain accident in fremont 680 northbound yesterday....thank mr. chp officer...i buy this suv from almaden mazda san jose...careful guy's with the dealers...*nm | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 2350 | 1 | 01/17/2006 |
| I bought new mazda tribute v#4f2yz02z3614682 in january 17th 2006, yesterday 04/01/2006 when i driving tribute with my wife and my daughter 3 years old going north bond from freemont to livermore, i did not try cruise control so far so i turned on cruise control after 2 minutes my tribute not going forward, i was in 2nd line from left,,,,keep giving gas to move forward because i am in the middle of the free way...but gas pedal all the way down and my tribute not moving any way,,,slowly i maintain pull over left side in emergency area stopped...thank you mr.chp office within minute he was there,,,i was very scared because i have 3 years old baby in the suv...and my wife.. this is first time happened with me,,,so i don't no what to do...it's going to be big chain accident but everybody controlled safely... then i called 1800 mazda roadside assistance because i have 50,000 thousand miles warranty and 24 hours 7 days a week roadside assistance..they said they can not help because saturday and time was 7:20pm...... so how can i go and how i get help...what every they(mazda) promised me at the time buying it's not true and cheating with the consumer....the chp officer help me to call tow truck and i went to fremont mazda dealer but nobody was there... this is not fair with the play with the consumer we paid the money for service...and middle of the freeway with wife and 3 years daughter how i am going to handle..they said i am getting any time any thing wrong on the roadside they give us loaner car...i ask how i am going to home the mazda people said take the taxi..i am really upset about mazda customer service and they promise me one thing they did one thing....and my mileage not more than 2300 miles...so what happened the warranty they say 24 hours 7 days a week, road side assistance.... please i need help and justify...*nm | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 2500 | 1 | 01/17/2006 |
| Mazda tribute cruise control failure engine problems my name nageswar karri i have a mazda tribute, 2006 model. after 2500 miles,first time i tried cruise control for 2 minute then my car can not go forward on the free way in the middle of the freeway i try to pull over but i couldn't slowly i pull over left line. i have 3 years baby in my tribute i was scared. i called mazda 1800 number the answer is they can not do anything because saturday, and i have full coverage 50,000 miles bumper to bumper and new suv. thank for chp officer stopped and he help me to call tow truck to nearest mazda dealer. i don't understand what is the customer service for mazda..they said 24 hours 7 days a week road side assistance?..where is the assistance that time 7:00pm...i really get mad because i have 3 years daughter in my suv... it is crazy.... *nm | |||