Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mazda North American Operations in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 11, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:SOLENOID:VALVES

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.

NHTSA ID: 86V042000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 36,671

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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