Known Recalls

Model year record

1996 Mazda B-Series Truck

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 73 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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer7—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6—
Tires: tread/belt6—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly4—
Vehicle speed control4—
Air bags: frontal2—
Interior lighting2—
Power train2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1122,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings148,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1150,000 mi
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Unknown or other1140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1102,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of 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.