NHTSA recall 85V136000
Vehicle speed control
Mazda GLC
Reported Oct 23, 198524,270 vehicles affectedMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCBuilt Feb 1, 1982 – Jul 1, 1982
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year.