1990 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
3 recalls — 22 complaints — 6 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF | 1 |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 10, 2001
Incident date: Apr 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, PULLED OVER AND SAW DRIVER'S REAR SIDE WINDOW HAD SHATTERED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
THE DESIGN AND MOUNTING OF THE GAS TANK IS SUCH THAT LITTLE ROCKS GET BETWEEN THE MOUNTING AND THE GAS TANK AND OVER TIME WEAR THROUGH THE COATING OF THE TANK AND CREATE A LEAK. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 5, 2000
THE DESIGN AND MOUNTING OF THE GAS TANK IS SUCH THAT LITTLE ROCKS GET BETWEEN THE MOUNTING AND THE GAS TANK AND OVER TIME WEAR THROUGH THE COATING OF THE TANK AND CREATE A LEAK. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 2000
THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN THE US TERRITORY OF GUAM ON 03/13/1995 AT PACIFIC TYRE LTD. MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54,000 MILES. TREAD WEAR WAS MINIMAL TO DATE WITH PLENTY OF TREAD REMAINING. IN JULY 2000 THE LEFT FRONT TIRE (FIRESTONE ATX 27X8.50R14LT) D... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 2000
THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN THE US TERRITORY OF GUAM ON 03/13/1995 AT PACIFIC TYRE LTD. MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54,000 MILES. TREAD WEAR WAS MINIMAL TO DATE WITH PLENTY OF TREAD REMAINING. IN JULY 2000 THE LEFT FRONT TIRE (FIRESTONE ATX 27X8.50R14LT) D... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 20, 1999
WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT BROKE OFF, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. PLEASE PROVE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Jan 13, 1999
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND SLACK IS LEFT IN THE BELT WHEN BUCKLED IN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 28, 1998
Incident date: Dec 15, 1997
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE DURING WET WEATHER AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES (ABS) & THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THIS ONLY AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED THAT NEW BRAKES WERE NEEDED & THAT THEY WERE 1/2 INCH LONGER THAN OLD BRAKES & WOULD WORK BETTER. HAD THE WOR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 22, 1994
ABS BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Feb 26, 1998
BRAKES FAIL DURING COLD WEATHER.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Jan 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 20, 1997
REAR LEAF SPRING ON EACH SIDE OF REAR SUSPENSION BROKE, COULD HAVE CAUSED SUBFRAME TO FALL ONTO GROUND WHILE DRIVING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN FIRST STARTED OR VEHICLE HAS BBEN ITTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN FIRST STARTED OR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN FIRST STARTED OR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
Incident date: May 15, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE ON REAR SEAT LAP/SHOULDER BUCKLE WILL NOT RELEASE, JAMMED COULD NOT GET THE PERSON OUT OF THE SEAT. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
FUEL TANK RUSTED OUT, CAUSING FUEL LEAK. *SDK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP LEAKS BRAKE FLUID. *SKD
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: May 4, 1992
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS SLIPPING WHEN UNDER LOAD, REPLACED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1991
REAR BRAKES NOISY WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1991
ROUGH IDLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1991
RAW GAS FUMES COMIMG FROM VEHICLE WHICH MADE DRIVER ILL, REPLACED PCV/INSTALLED CANISTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Feb 28, 1995
THE FUEL TANK RUSTED OUT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
013/95
Dec 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MODIFICATION. *SD
001/93
Feb 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARD SHIFT, R-TYPE TRANSMISSION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA96004
Opened: Apr 16, 1996 — Closed: Apr 9, 1997
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF ... Read more
DP96001
Opened: Jan 3, 1996 — Closed: Apr 23, 1996
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
PE92068
Opened: Jul 29, 1992 — Closed: Sep 30, 1992
WHEEL CRACKING
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MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK across all model years (1990–2009).
65
Total Recalls
888
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
88
Reported Crashes
20
Reported Fires
34
Reported Deaths
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 14 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 26 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 74 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 96 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 81 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 64 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 73 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 54 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 157 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 3 | 22 |