Model year record

1994 Mazda B-Series Truck

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 157 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V024002

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-28
Owners notified
1996-05-21

Defect description

THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.

Safety risk

IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V231002

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
2,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-20
Owners notified
1996-04-12

Defect description

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169002

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
48,609
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-31
Owners notified
1994-11-04

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Safety risk

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V111002

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
1,868
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-13
Owners notified
1994-07-05

Defect description

THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings992,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional9
Vehicle speed control9
Suspension: front8
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
Tires: tread/belt7
Electrical system: ignition6
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch6
Tires6260,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly476,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Electrical system3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3
Wheels3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap210,000 mi
Parking brake2110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: manual transmission2
Service brakes, hydraulic2110,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension: rear2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash191,125 mi
Engine190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Fuel system, other176,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system190,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light191,125 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings182,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood193,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars193,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1993 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.