Vehicle recall 85V136000 · October 23, 1985
1982 Mazda GLC
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year.
- Notes
- System: cruise control. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cruise control.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 1985
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- January 24, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,270
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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