Vehicle speed controlRecall 85V-136 · 1982 Mazda GLC

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 85V-136 covers 24,270 1982 Mazda GLC for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected24,2701 model

ReportedOct 23, 1985Owners notified Jan 24, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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 to do

The fix

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

SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda GLC1982

Built from February 1, 1982 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.