Vehicle recall 86V042000 · March 11, 1986
1986 Mazda 626
The throttle angle sensor on the carburetor may contain a nylon rotor which has not been heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace throttle angle sensor assemblies with new heat treated rotors with larger inside diameters.
- Notes
- System: throttle/FMVSS 124. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with electric gasoline injection.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 1986
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- April 18, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,671
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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