1994 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
6 recalls — 157 complaints — 58 TSBs
00T005000 Aug 21, 2000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE T... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
98E010000 Apr 8, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
Remedy
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
96V024002 Feb 28, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
95V231002 Dec 20, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
94V169002 Oct 31, 1994
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE I... Read more
94V111002 Jun 13, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
157 total complaints
13 crashes 13 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 9 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 |
| TIRES | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A FENCE, AND DROVE OVER THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE THE FAILURE RECURRED, ALMOST STRIKING TWO POL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
TIRES
Nov 30, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2014
TIRES PURCHASED FROM SAM'S CLUB IN 12/09 HAVE CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS. I JUST NOTICED THIS AND WAS NEVER TOLD WHEN I HAD TIRE BALANCED AND ROTATED. ITS ON ALL FOUR TIRES AND READ IT MAY SEPARATE. I HAD THE ROAD HAZARD AND OF COURSE ITS AN ON GOING ISSUE THAT SAM'S PLAYED IT SMART AND ONLY WARRANT ROAD... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2013
Incident date: Feb 8, 2013
APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MONTHS AGO I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGING WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. UNABLE TO FIND ANY VACUUM LEAKS, I INSPECTED THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO FIND IT BADLY DETERIORATED IN THE AREA JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW OEM QUALITY NECK. AT THE SAME TIME I REPLACED THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2013
Incident date: Feb 8, 2013
APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MONTHS AGO I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE SURGING WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. UNABLE TO FIND ANY VACUUM LEAKS, I INSPECTED THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO FIND IT BADLY DETERIORATED IN THE AREA JUST ABOVE THE GAS TANK. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW OEM QUALITY NECK. AT THE SAME TIME I REPLACED THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 9, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPILL BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK. SHE ALSO NOTICED A FUEL LEAK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS FR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 27, 2010
Incident date: Oct 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B3000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED AND NOTICED A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL LINE HOSE. THE CONTACT CALLED BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD BY BOTH PARTIES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 19, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B-3000 PICK UP. THE FUEL LINE HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK. CONSEQUENTLY DURING FUELING GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 323,000 MILES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 20, 2009
Incident date: Feb 14, 2005
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN. *TR
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 20, 2009
Incident date: Feb 14, 2005
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 20, 2009
Incident date: Feb 14, 2005
PARKING BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL. FUEL LEAK, NOT ABLE TO LOCATE. REPAIR SHOP CLAIMS PROBABLE NO UNDER WARRANTY. BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER IS FAILING. ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED,PADS REPLACED. DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKEN. REPAIRED. BROKEN AGAIN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 15, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
THE FILLER TUBE GOING TO THE GAS TANK RUPTURED. WHEN I FILLED THE TANK, GAS SPILLED ON THE GROUND. FUMES ARE ALWAYS AROUND THE TRUCK. I PAID TO HAVE THIS TUBE REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAD 53 K MILES. NOW IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING AT 74 K MILES. I THINK THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND IS COST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA B400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND WHILE HE WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO THE TANK. HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 94V111002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 98,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 12, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FUEL LINE IN HIS 1994 MAZDA B3000 WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. HE CALL MAZDA AND GAVE THEM HIS VIN BUT THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE RECALL EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2006
Incident date: Jan 11, 2006
ON LONG TRIPS, OFTEN IN COLD, WET OR SNOWY WEATHER, THE ENGINE WILL OCCASIONALLY REV OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE ICING UP BECAUSE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT (WHICH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHILE STILL MOVING ON ICY ROADS) TEMPORARILY RESOLVES THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 14, 2006
Incident date: Jan 11, 2006
ON LONG TRIPS, OFTEN IN COLD, WET OR SNOWY WEATHER, THE ENGINE WILL OCCASIONALLY REV OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE ICING UP BECAUSE TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT (WHICH IS THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHILE STILL MOVING ON ICY ROADS) TEMPORARILY RESOLVES THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 23, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2003
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKED WHICH RESULTED IN A LEAK. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE THAT LEAKED AROUND THE FILLER NECK AND FORMED A LARGE PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FILLER HOSE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT R... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Oct 17, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
MY 1994 MAZDA B3000 PICKUP (I.E. FORD RANGER) LEAKS GASOLINE WHEN BEING FILLED AT THE FILLING STATION DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. FUEL SPILLS ON THE GROUND OF FILLING STATION (APPROX 1/2 GAL) AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. COST TO REPLACE FUEL FILLER NECK IS $280 FROM FORD DEALERSHIP, NOT INCLUD... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jun 3, 2005
Incident date: Jun 3, 2003
DT: THE GAS TANK FILLER HOSE ON THE MAZDA PICK UP TRUCK IS FAULTY AND IS LEAKING GASOLINE WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND FUMES WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FULL OR LESS. IN THE CONSUMER'S RESEARCH HE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MADZA IS CHARGING $400.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 19, 2005
GAS SPILL OF APPROX. 1/4 GALLLON AT END OF EVERY FILL UP.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Nov 20, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2004
Incident date: Nov 18, 2004
I HAVE A 1994 MAZDA B3000 WITH 75000 MILES AND AFTER TEN YEARS THE TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK IN AN AREA THAT IS PROTECTED FROM ROAD DEBRIS AND HAS NO STREES OR FLEX . I BELEIVE THAT THIS TANK WHILE IT IS TEN YEARS OLD IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE RESULT COULD BE FIRE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 14, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE-CHECK ATTACHED PAID BILLS TO DETERMINE IF ANY REPAIRS QUALIFY FOR RECALL. *BF THE DRIVABILITY PROBLEM WAS CONSTANT AND WAS PRESENT DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND THE EGR WAS FOUND RUSTED AND ALLOWED INCORRECT EGR FLOW. *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 1, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
DURING A TRIP FROM HOME TO STORE, THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM CAME ON WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL AT THE STORE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN EVASIVE MANUEVER. THE BRAKES L,OCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 1, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
DURING A TRIP FROM HOME TO STORE, THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM CAME ON WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ANOTHER DRIVER MADE A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL AT THE STORE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN EVASIVE MANUEVER. THE BRAKES L,OCKED UP AND CAUSED ME TO LOSE CO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Dec 10, 2002
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF HAS BUBBLED AND FLAKED OFF. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT. I CONSISTENTLY WASHED AND WAXED THE TRUCK.(WAXED 5-7 TIMES YEARLY). THE BODY SHOP I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SAID THIS WAS POOR QUALITY WORK AND THEY WERE SUPRISED TO HERE THIS WAS FROM THE FACTORY AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Dec 10, 2002
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF HAS BUBBLED AND FLAKED OFF. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT. I CONSISTENTLY WASHED AND WAXED THE TRUCK.(WAXED 5-7 TIMES YEARLY). THE BODY SHOP I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SAID THIS WAS POOR QUALITY WORK AND THEY WERE SUPRISED TO HERE THIS WAS FROM THE FACTORY AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 4, 2004
I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL ASSEMBLY TWICE ON MY 1994 MAZDA B-3000 DUE TO LEAKING FUEL AND PAID $400.00 EACH OCCURENCE SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM THE DEALER. I TOOK NOTE OF RECALL NUMBER 94V111002 AND MAZDA STATES MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT MATCH. MY TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS MATCH AS MUCH AS I CAN TELL A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Jan 30, 2004
MY TRUCK A 1994 MAZDA B-4000 4X4 LOST BRAKES AT 40 TO 45 MPH. I ENEDED UP DITCHING THE TRUCK TO AVOID HITTING A SCHOOLBUS THAT WAS LETTING OFF CHILDEREN A STOP. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD AND MAZDA. THE PROBLEM WAS WHERE THE RUBBER BRAKE LINE AND STEAL BRAKELINE C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE GAS PEDAL DESCENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE REACHED A SPEED OF 90 MPH. THE CONSUMER TIRED TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK BY APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED. THE CONSUME HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Feb 6, 2002
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, WHICH IT COULD NOT PASS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL PRESSURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED MECHANIC AND HE SAID TO CHECK FUEL PIPE HOSE. IN FACT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE BELOW HOSE CLAMP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING WITHIN 4 BLOCKS OF HOME, THROWING ME SUDDENLY BACKWARD TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION. I LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY BUT VERY CAREFULLY DROVE HOME, WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS WITHOUT THE BACK SUPPORT, PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT FOR BRAKING AND LOSS OF SEAT BELT SHOU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
ONE REAR BRAKE LOCKS UP UNDER LIGHT BRAKING WHEN WET/ICY OR UNDER HARD BRAKING WHEN DRY. SERVICED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER REPEATEDLY, INCLUDING 2 COMPLETE REAR BRAKE OVERHAULS. NOTHING DONE TO CHECK OUT OR REPAIR THE ABS AS FAR AS I KNOW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 29, 2001
GAS FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE AFTER IT WARMED UP, USUALLY AFTER DRIVING 30-40 MILES.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: May 29, 1997
THE BRAKE SWITCH HAS FAILED 3 TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY MAZDA ON 5/29/97 AND 6/30/00. IT WAS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME BY ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP ON 7/16/01. I BELIEVE THIS HIGH RATE OF FAILURE NEEDS TO ADDRE... Read more
TIRES
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S ANYTHING TO THIS COMPLAINT, BUT IN VIEW OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL (ON WILDERNESS P23575R15 TIRES - DOT VD), I THOUGHT I'D PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME INPUT ON THIS TIRE PROBLEM EPISODE. I SUSPECT THAT YOU LOOK FOR TRENDS...IF FOLKS DON'T LET YOU KNOW ABOUT SOMETHING, THEN THE S... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 27, 2001
THROTTLE STICKS WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILLS, CONSUMER STATES THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO BRAKE AND CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 13, 2001
WHILE LOCKING SEAT BELTS THEY BECOME UNDONE TO DUE TO LATCH NOT LATCHING, CONSUMER UNABLE TO WEAR SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 6, 2001
ON TRIPS THAT ARE 80 MILES OR LONGER DISTRIBUTOR CAP MODULE WILL HEAT UP, AND ENGINE WILL FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER HAS FIXED VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ENGINE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS / COPIES OF RECEIPTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 6, 2001
ON TRIPS THAT ARE 80 MILES OR LONGER DISTRIBUTOR CAP MODULE WILL HEAT UP, AND ENGINE WILL FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER HAS FIXED VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ENGINE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS / COPIES OF RECEIPTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Feb 15, 2001
THERE ARE 3 RECALL #S IE: 94V111000,96V02400 & 94V169000 OF WHICH WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED.WHAT IS THE EXPERATION DATE OF THESE RECALLS? MY CLOSEST MAZDA DEALER IS 100 MILES AWAY,CAN A FORD DEALER MAKE THESE NO COST REPAIRS? THANK YOU. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 15, 2001
THERE ARE 3 RECALL #S IE: 94V111000,96V02400 & 94V169000 OF WHICH WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED.WHAT IS THE EXPERATION DATE OF THESE RECALLS? MY CLOSEST MAZDA DEALER IS 100 MILES AWAY,CAN A FORD DEALER MAKE THESE NO COST REPAIRS? THANK YOU. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 6, 2001
CONSUMER HAS NOT YET RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL 00T005 REGARDING FIRESTONE ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) AFTER FOLLOWING RECALL INSTRUCTIONS. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 2000
FIRESTONE TIRES (P265 75 R16) WERE EXPERIENCING CRACKING, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES AND IS WANTING TO KNOW IF HE IS ELLIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 2000
FIRESTONE TIRES (P265 75 R16) WERE EXPERIENCING CRACKING, THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES AND IS WANTING TO KNOW IF HE IS ELLIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE (P235 75 R15) WENT FLAT DUE TO A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL. CONSUMER'S TYPE OF TIRE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT FIRESTONE WON'T REIMBURSE BECAUSE THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED PRIOR TO JANUARY OF 2000. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MAIN BUSS IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX AND THE FUSE HOLDER TO THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FUSE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT START OR TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. NLM
TIRES
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 21, 2000
PE00 020; TIRES ARE NOT GIVING CONSUMER GOOD TIRE TRACTION . FIRESTONE TIRE, P22570R14. FIRESTONE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 25, 2000
IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE, DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.*SLC
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK
58 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2 |
0400170
Jun 25, 2004
190000 TIRES
WILDERNESS AT TIRE REPLACEMENT SSP 53. TWO TIRE SIZES FOR SSP 53 MUST NOW BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MAZDA TIRE PROGRAM. *TT
0500503
Nov 7, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT - REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0101503
May 2, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK A PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT
0101802
Jun 18, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT
0100302
Jan 19, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC
0901501
Dec 21, 2001
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC
00200
Feb 7, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT
00300
Feb 7, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT
02199
Dec 22, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT - REVISED PROCEDURE. *TT
00199
Nov 10, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
EXPERIENCING A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEAR FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TT
01499
Nov 10, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT
01999
Jun 17, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT LACK OF HEAT FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 PRESENT. *TT
C76
Jun 7, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PARTS BULLETIN CONTAINING MICROFICHE CORRECTIONS. *TT
010699
Jun 1, 1999
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ADJUSTING CLUTCH COVER. *TT
01799
May 28, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION. *TT
01298
Nov 4, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OR AT IDLE. *YC
00198
Oct 14, 1998
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR ENGAGING CLUTCH. *TT
00598
Apr 22, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
00198
Mar 18, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE. *YC
00198
Feb 3, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME POWER AND MANUAL FRONT DOOR WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT SLOW UP / DOWN OPERATION. *YC
00198
Feb 3, 1998
130000 VISIBILITY
SOME POWER AND MANUAL WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT SLOW UP/DOWN OPERATION. *YC
97122800197
Dec 28, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A THUMP NOISE FROM THE HEATER CORE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION. *YC
97083000197
Aug 30, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKES GRAB AND SQUEAL AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
008/97T
May 19, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEMPERATURE GUAGE FLUCTUATES OR INDICATES HIGH TEMPERATURE. *TW
009/97U
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT LEVEL. *TW
010/97U
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SYSTEM FILTERING PROCEDURE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
008/97S
Apr 25, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
REPLACING FRAME RIVETS. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
001/97J
Apr 8, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. *TW
001/97/3
Apr 8, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW
007/97S
Mar 27, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BELT LINE MOLDING CORROSION. *TW
001/97P
Mar 27, 1997
034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
REAR BRAKE SQUEAL / GRAB. *TW
006/97
Mar 10, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MIL ILLUMINATION CODE 332 - COLD AMBIENT TEM - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
001/97M
Jan 18, 1997
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE. *TW
001/97U
Jan 18, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING TIPS. *TW
002/95A
Dec 1, 1995
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
AUTO-LOCKING HUBS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *SD
002/95
Sep 1, 1995
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DRIFT/PULL WHILE BRAKING AND STEERING. *SD
F009/95
Jun 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILUMINATES - FAULTY CONNECTION ON IGNITION CONTROL MODULE. *TW
F008/95
Jun 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ROUGH IDLE/STALL AFTER COLD START. *TW
G003/95
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INTERMITTENT DEAD BATTERY. *TW
F007/95
May 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNSTABLE IDLE ON COLD START. *TW
F004/95
May 1, 1995
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GROWLING NOISE FROM DASH - DPFE SENSOR NOISE. *TW
F004/95
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GROWLING NOISE FROM DASH - DPFE SENSOR NOISE. *TW
F007/95
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
N003/95
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POOR POWER ASSISTED STEERING IN WET CONDITIONS. *TW
S006/95
Feb 1, 1995
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
PASSENGER SEAT BACK RATTLES. *TW
H001/95
Jan 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CREAKING NOISE DURING CLUTCH PEDAL OPERATION. *TW
M001/95
Jan 1, 1995
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
RATCHETING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS. *TW
P008/94
Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TW
H002/94
Dec 1, 1994
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CREAKING NOISE DURING CLUTCH PEDAL APPLICATION. *TW
J003/94
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW
S033/94R
Nov 1, 1994
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
REARVIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF. *TW
S038/94
Nov 1, 1994
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
BELT EXTENDER FOR SEAT BELTS. *TW
P007/94R
Oct 1, 1994
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
REAR BRAKE SQUEAL/GRAB. *TW
F004/95
Feb 1, 1994
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GROWLING NOISE FROM DASH - DPFE SENSOR NOISE. *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
There is no summary currently available
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 (current) | 6 | 157 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 22 | View |