1996 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2 recalls — 73 complaints

09V414000 Oct 23, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
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.
39,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
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.
14,400,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.

Complaint Statistics

73 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER7
TIRES:TREAD/BELT6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY4
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
POWER TRAIN2
SUSPENSION:FRONT2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 1, 2015
Incident date: Oct 29, 2015
LIKE MANY OTHERS WIPERS WERE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY ONLY TO STOP WORKING COMPLETELY REPLACED SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. HAVE RED ITS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERAL ELECTRIC MODULE WITH TRY REPLACING THAT NEXT!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 11, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2014
FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ CRACKED / HOLES / ROTTEN FROM RUST
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS May 2, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
FRAME IS CRACKED AND HAS HOLES FROM RUST. SPRING SHACKLES HAVE HOLES FROM RUST. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHOUT NEW FRAME OR MAJOR FRAME REPAIR. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GAS LEAK WHILE FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS UP TO THE FILLING NECK. THIS LEAKAGE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jan 28, 2006
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON WITHOUT TURNING IT ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISABLED IT UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 17, 2005
Incident date: May 16, 2005
DT: GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK A WEEK AGO AND THE GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING ON MAY 5-16-05. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK TO A MECHANIC ON 5-16-05 AND THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE GAS TANK LOOKED DEFECTIVE. THIS IS TO BE FIXED ON FRIDAY MAY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Jun 1, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
CONSUMER CHECKED THE BRAKES, AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES ROTORS ON THE 2 FRONT WHEELS WERE CRACKED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 24, 2003
Incident date: Jun 21, 2003
METAL BRAKE LINE FAILED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEADING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING. ONE BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH, ANOTHER LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED, AND THE 3RD LINE IS JUST STARTING TO CORRODE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jun 9, 2003
DOOR INDICATOR BELL RING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SWITCH WAS CHANGE D AND PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELT A (L) BUCKLE FAILED. *TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELT A (L) BUCKLE FAILED. *TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 28, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
WAS DRIVING 60MPH WHEN CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON.CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT BE RELEASED AFTER HITTING BRAKES OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN SHUT VEHICLE DOWN. ONCE RESTARTED, CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ACTIVATED.*AKCONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE EXACT SAME... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES Aug 3, 2001
Incident date: Jul 28, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ALONG SLOWLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE & VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. I PULLED INTO THE MEDIAN ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC & THEN DISCOVERED STEERING WAS SLOW & LETHARGIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC & INTO A PARKING LOT, I HEARD A LOUD "POP." I GOT OUT OF THE C... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Jan 8, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES P215/75R15 DOT W2HF1PJ016 HAVE CRACKS ALL THE WAY AROUND TIRE ON SIDEWALL, CONSUMER NOTICED CRACKS WHEN RECALL 00T005 WENT PUBLIC IN AUGUST OF 2000, DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL TIRES ARE ON RECALL. *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 13, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY ON WHEN TURNED OFF IN THE FAST MODE.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 13, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. WE'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE'VE HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THAT HAS NEVER SOLVED THE PROBLEM. SINCE WE ONLY USE WIPERS WHEN IT RAINS, THE FAILURE HAS CAUSES A DANGEROUS SITUAT... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
CONSUMERS TIRES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACED TIRES, CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING TO GET MONEY BACK (7 WEEKS). NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 22, 2000
FRONT SUSPENSION OF TRUCK UNSTABLE, HIGHLY UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, FRONT SHOCKS REPLACED BUT NO CHANGE WHATSOEVER
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: May 29, 2000
TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235-75-15. (CLAIM# 27-6081-899) *MW
SEAT BELTS Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND LOCK PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 1998
BELT SEPARATION DISCOVERED AND TIRE RELACED PRIOR TO SHREDDING. ALL TIRES CUPPED PREMATURELY UNRELATED TO FRONT END PROBLEMS.AND .U HASSIS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 22570R14 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 1998
BELT SEPARATION DISCOVERED AND TIRE RELACED PRIOR TO SHREDDING. ALL TIRES CUPPED PREMATURELY UNRELATED TO FRONT END PROBLEMS.AND .U HASSIS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 22570R14 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 24, 2000
THESE HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT I DO HAVE A SMALL SLIT STARTING JUST BELOW THE TIRE TREAD ON THE SIDEWALL. I DONT BELIEVE THE TIRES TO BE SAFE. (I AM NOT LOOKING TO DO THIS FOR NEW TIRES, I WANT MY FAMILY TO BE SAFE) PLEASE RESPOND. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265-75R15 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
TIRES HAVE WORN INCORRECTLY AFTER SHORT PERIODS OF USE. DESCRIBED AS 'CUPPING' BY SEVERAL DIFFERENT MECHANICS. TWO SETS OF TIRES HAVE PROVEN THE SAME RESULTS. THIS ULITMATELY RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 1996
RIGHT REAR BRAKE SPRING FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 1996
WIPERS MALFUNCTIONS. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 1996
REAR BRAKE SHOES WORE OUT. YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Apr 18, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER WOULD COME ON WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
INTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 24, 2000
Incident date: Feb 2, 2000
INTERIOR LIGHT WON'T SHUT OFF DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON EVEN WITH BOTH DOOR FULLY CLOSED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Dec 30, 1999
BRAKES MADE NOISE, THE CAMBER CUT INTO THE BRAKE PADS CAUSING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE PAD TO FALL INTO THE ROTOR. YH
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jul 12, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
WHILE TRYING TO MOVE FROM A PARKED POSITION, INNER TIE RODS BROKE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE REASON FOR THIS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jun 14, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAIN Jun 14, 1999
SPEEDOMETER FAILED. MJS
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Jun 11, 1999
I HAVE TRIED FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET MY PASSENGER AIRBAG EITHER INSTALLED WITH A SWITCH OR SIMPLY HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. MAZDA SIMPLY WILL NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY SERVICE. MY ORIGINAL DEALER IS GONE AND NOW I HAVE BILL ROGER'S MAZDA IN ALBANY OREGON. I CALLED LOCALLY, CALLED HQ, WROTE A LETTER AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Jun 11, 1999
I HAVE TRIED FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET MY PASSENGER AIRBAG EITHER INSTALLED WITH A SWITCH OR SIMPLY HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. MAZDA SIMPLY WILL NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY SERVICE. MY ORIGINAL DEALER IS GONE AND NOW I HAVE BILL ROGER'S MAZDA IN ALBANY OREGON. I CALLED LOCALLY, CALLED HQ, WROTE A LETTER AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Jun 11, 1999
I HAVE TRIED FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET MY PASSENGER AIRBAG EITHER INSTALLED WITH A SWITCH OR SIMPLY HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. MAZDA SIMPLY WILL NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY SERVICE. MY ORIGINAL DEALER IS GONE AND NOW I HAVE BILL ROGER'S MAZDA IN ALBANY OREGON. I CALLED LOCALLY, CALLED HQ, WROTE A LETTER AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY Jun 11, 1999
I HAVE TRIED FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET MY PASSENGER AIRBAG EITHER INSTALLED WITH A SWITCH OR SIMPLY HAVE IT DISCONNECTED. MAZDA SIMPLY WILL NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY SERVICE. MY ORIGINAL DEALER IS GONE AND NOW I HAVE BILL ROGER'S MAZDA IN ALBANY OREGON. I CALLED LOCALLY, CALLED HQ, WROTE A LETTER AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER INTERMITTENTLY TURN ON/OFF. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND EVERY TIME DEALER REPAIRS THEM ANOTHER PROBLEM WOULD ARISE. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF, AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED RUNNING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER INTERMITTENTLY TURN ON/OFF. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND EVERY TIME DEALER REPAIRS THEM ANOTHER PROBLEM WOULD ARISE. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF, AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED RUNNING. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER INTERMITTENTLY TURN ON/OFF. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND EVERY TIME DEALER REPAIRS THEM ANOTHER PROBLEM WOULD ARISE. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF, AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED RUNNING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Sep 3, 1998
DESIGN OF TRUCK DOES NOT OFFER HEAD SUPPORT IN TRUCK RESULTING IN NECK AND HEAD INJURIES OF DRIVER DURING VEHICLE COLLISON.
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS NOISY AND IS STICKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 22, 1998
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Sep 21, 1998
Incident date: May 17, 1997
WHENEVER IT RAINS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPS WORKING. CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, 1ST TIME & NOTHING FOUND. THE 2ND TIME, THE MECHANIC CHANGED SWITCH. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 4, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUES TO WIPE AFTER UNIT IS TURNED OFF.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 31, 1998
Incident date: Aug 29, 1998
WHILE DRIVING, INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT WIPERS WILL FAIL WHILE ON DURING A TIME OF NEED. *SLC

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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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
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
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1994
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
PE92068 Opened: Jul 29, 1992 — Closed: Sep 30, 1992
PE — Closed — Model Year: 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
89 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
34 Reported Deaths

MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — Year by Year

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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 (current) 2 73
1995 2 54 View
1994 6 157 View
1993 2 18 View
1992 3 14 View
1991 4 15 View
1990 3 22 View

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