Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Mazda B-Series Truck

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 54 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V414000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected
39,600
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-23
Owners notified
2009-12-11

Defect description

MAZDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND DEVELOP A LEAK. THIS OCCURRENCE COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT, SMOKE OR BURN WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A UNIVERSAL FUSED JUMPER HARNESS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer9—
Air bags: frontal5—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap159,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts1110,550 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1123,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1994 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half 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.