1992 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
3 recalls — 14 complaints — 6 TSBs
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.
92V139000 Sep 30, 1992
WHEELS
Defect Description
THE STEEL SPOKED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR OFFERED AS AN OPTION ON THESE VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE WHEEL RIM TO DISK, WHICH CAN CAUSE CRACKS IN THE WHEEL.
Consequence
THE WHEEL CRACKS LEAD TO A CHRONIC LOSS OF AIR IN THETIRES WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE THEM TO FAIL. ALSO, CONTINUEDOPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE PARTIALSEPARATION OF THE WHEEL RIM AND DISK. IN EITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLMAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN AN A... Read more
Remedy
MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
WHEELS
Aug 16, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2009
CONSTANT LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE...CRACKS ON WHEEL WELDS. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 2, 2003
Incident date: Mar 2, 2003
MY SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED 2 TIMES WHILE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED 1 TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT WITH THE BELTS. I DO NO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
GOOSENECK ATTACHED TO FUEL TANK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED, CONSUMER LIVES IN AN AREA WHERE SALT IS USED TO MELT ICE AND SNOW AND THINKS MAYBE THE SALT CAUSED CORROSION AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO RUST. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
1ST INCIDENT WAS ON 10-29-98 WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED. THEY NOTICED A BLISTER ON MY TIRE AND I HAD TO GET IT REPLACED. 2ND INCIDENT OCCURED ON 9-16-99 WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TREAD ON MY LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. *AK( DOT NUMBER:... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
SEAT BACK BROKE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1995
WINDSHIELD FOGS UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1995
WINDOWS FOG UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
REAR ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP , RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 10, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THREE OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
ABS: UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP; NOT PULSATING AS INTENDED; LOT WORSE AT 55 MPH AND ABOVE; NO WARNING; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
WHEELS
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
WELD ON WHEEL RIMS FAILED, CAUSING WHEEL RIMS TO SEPARATE. *TW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 18, 1995
Incident date: May 16, 1994
CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 31, 1992
BRIGHT LIGHTS WON'T STAY ON.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 26, 1995
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SMOKE/POOR VISIBILITY/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 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
002/93
Feb 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW INHIBITOR SWITCH. *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 (current) | 3 | 14 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 22 | View |