Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 Mazda B-Series Truck

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 64 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
Tires8—
Tires: tread/belt5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Suspension: front46,114 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer460,000 mi
Interior lighting360,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Exterior lighting2300,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner280,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light26,114 mi
Suspension260,000 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Fuel system, gasoline172,000 mi
Power train1115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1150,000 mi
Structure: body1300,000 mi
Suspension: rear11 mi
Vehicle speed control1165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 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.