1996 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

2 recalls — 73 complaints — 103 TSBs

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

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

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	7
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY	4
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
POWER TRAIN	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT	2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2

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!

Incident date: May 1, 2014

FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ CRACKED / HOLES / ROTTEN FROM RUST

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

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.

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

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

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

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

DOOR INDICATOR BELL RING WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SWITCH WAS CHANGE D AND PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 1998

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Incident date: Oct 1, 2001

FRONT SEAT BELT A (L) BUCKLE FAILED. *TT

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YD

Incident date: Nov 1, 1998

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YH

Incident date: Oct 1, 2001

FRONT SEAT BELT A (L) BUCKLE FAILED. *TT

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE FAILED. *YD

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

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

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

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY ON WHEN TURNED OFF IN THE FAST MODE.*AK

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

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

Incident date: Mar 22, 2000

FRONT SUSPENSION OF TRUCK UNSTABLE, HIGHLY UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, FRONT SHOCKS REPLACED BUT NO CHANGE WHATSOEVER

Incident date: May 29, 2000

TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX P235-75-15. (CLAIM# 27-6081-899) *MW

Incident date: Jul 15, 2000

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND LOCK PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT.*AK

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

Incident date: Aug 25, 1996

RIGHT REAR BRAKE SPRING FAILED. YH

Incident date: Aug 25, 1996

WIPERS MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Incident date: Aug 25, 1996

REAR BRAKE SHOES WORE OUT. YH

WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER WOULD COME ON WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Incident date: Feb 2, 2000

INTERIOR LIGHT WON'T SHUT OFF DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON EVEN WITH BOTH DOOR FULLY CLOSED. *AK

BRAKES MADE NOISE, THE CAMBER CUT INTO THE BRAKE PADS CAUSING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE PAD TO FALL INTO THE ROTOR. YH

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

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. MJS

SPEEDOMETER FAILED. MJS

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

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

Incident date: Nov 1, 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

Incident date: Mar 1, 1997

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS NOISY AND IS STICKING.

Incident date: Mar 22, 1998

REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.

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

Incident date: Jun 6, 1998

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUES TO WIPE AFTER UNIT IS TURNED OFF.

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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Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

103 manufacturer communications from 85 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	4

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with pro

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

350000 EQUIPMENT

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle- specific workshop manual or owner's man

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-

350000 EQUIPMENT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorizedequipment program.NOTE: Accu-turn is still an appro

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

160000 STRUCTURE

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO YOUR FEEDBACK AND AFTER EVALUATING A FEW ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES, WE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH P

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CLICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 06-001-02 DATED 6/18/2002. *TT

190000 TIRES

WILDERNESS AT TIRE REPLACEMENT SSP 53. TWO TIRE SIZES FOR SSP 53 MUST NOW BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MAZDA TIRE PROGRAM. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION SLIPPING, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733 OR P1762. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

CHATTERING NOISE WHILE LOWERING POWER WINDOW. *YC

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

TRANSMISSION FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT - REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK A PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NOISE OR VIBRATION, NO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL. *SLC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MOISURE IN THE CRANKCASE WHICH MAY ENTER THE PCV FITTING IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD OR FRESH AIR LINE, FREEZE, AND CAUSE PRESSURE IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE RESULT OF THIS PRESSURE CAN BE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK F

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EXHIBITING A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPAIRING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CONCERNS OF A CLUNKING FELT ON SOME VEHICLES WITH A FIXED STEERING COLUMN WHEN APPLYING SIDE TO SIDE LOAD ON STEERING WHEEL. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT - REVISED PROCEDURE. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

EXPERIENCING A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEAR FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

PARTS BULLETIN CONTAINING MICROFICHE CORRECTIONS. *TT

101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

INFORMATION ADJUSTING CLUTCH COVER. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

PROCEDURES ON REPLACING AN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL TRIM. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION. *TT

010000 STEERING

EXPERIENCING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *YC

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

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR ENGAGING CLUTCH. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W / DTC P1359 AND NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P1405 NO DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P1405 NO DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. *YC

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE. *YC

130000 VISIBILITY

SOME POWER AND MANUAL WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT SLOW UP/DOWN OPERATION. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME POWER AND MANUAL FRONT DOOR WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT SLOW UP / DOWN OPERATION. *YC

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

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

REAR BRAKES GRAB AND SQUEAL AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. *YC

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MIL ILLUMINATION WITH CODE P1405 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C SYSTEM FILTERING PROCEDURE. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT LEVEL. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC'S P0443, P1443, P1444, P1445 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR NO START. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MIL ILLUMINATION - P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, AND/OR P0306 WITH NO DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. *TW

140000 AIR BAGS

PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

REPLACING FRAME RIVETS. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INTERMITTENT STEADY SPEED STUMBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55 MPH AND ABOVE). *TW

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

HESITATION/SURGE AT 30-40 MPH (48-64 KM/H) UNDER LIGHT LOAD AT NORMAL OPERATION TEMPERATURE. *TW

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. *TW

034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

REAR BRAKE SQUEAL / GRAB. *TW

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BELT LINE MOLDING CORROSION. *TW

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE - EXCESSIVE TRAVEL BEFORE OPENING DOOR. *TW

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

STALL WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED (P1506) AFTER DECEL W/CLOSED THROTTLE ON DOWNHILL. *TW

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

MIL ILLUMINATION WITH CODE P1405 - NO DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW 4.0L TORQUE TO YIELD (TTY) CONNECTING ROD FASTENER. *TW

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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.

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

DP — Closed — Model Year: 1994

REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP

PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991

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 (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

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View
PROTEGE	38	1,380	View

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1996 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

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Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — All Years Overview

MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK — Year by Year

Other MAZDA Models