1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

5 recalls — 81 complaints — 135 TSBs

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007, DIRECTING THEM TO HAVE THE SPEED DEACTIVATION CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED TEMPORARILY. A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS WAS IN FEBRUARY 2008 ADVISING THEM TO RETURN TO DEALERS FOR INSTAL... Read more

76,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

58,640 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1998-1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCKS (B2500, B3000 AND B4000) EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGI... Read more

Consequence

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

22,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY 4X2 AND 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES. THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE LINE COULD CONTACT THE MANIFOLD.

Consequence

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLIP TO HOLD THE FUEL LINE IN THE INTENDED DESIGN POSITION.

191 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

81 total complaints 11 crashes 8 fires 27 injuries 32 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	10
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	3
SUSPENSION	3
INTERIOR LIGHTING	3
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	2

Incident date: Sep 26, 2020

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Crash Fire 4 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 26, 2020

Crash Fire 4 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 26, 2020

Crash Fire 4 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 19, 2000

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Crash Fire 4 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 19, 2000

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Crash Fire 4 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 30, 2021

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Crash Fire 2 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 30, 2021

Crash Fire 2 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Sep 30, 2021

Crash Fire 2 injured 4 deaths

Incident date: Jul 1, 2018

I HAVE A 98 MAZDA WHICH IS MADE BY FORD....VIN STICKER ON THE DOOR STATES SUCH. SAME AS 98 RANGER. BOTH OF MY REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLES HAVE RUSTED OFF SO SEVERELY THAT THEY WENT THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE REAR END OF THE FRAME IS ROTTING OFF AND THE SPARE TIRE SUPPORT AND TIRE AS WELL. THE T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2017

HAVE ERRATIC SPEED SPEEDOMETER GOES UP AND DOWN AS I'M DRIVING CAN FILL POWER OF VEHICLE GOES UP AND DOWN. ALSO GAS MILEAGE HAS WENT FROM 20 MILES TO THE GALLON TOO 10 MPG. REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR BUT DIDN'T HELP

Incident date: Nov 23, 2007

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ENGAGED ON IT'S OWN, CAUSING SEVERE LEFT TURNS AS FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP. HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES, EVEN THOU FIXED TWICE. THERE IS NO LOCKING HUB CONVERSION AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL OR THE FORD RANGER IT'S CLONE. WILL NOT DRIVE THIS ON SNOW OR ICE COVERED ROADS. FOUR WHEEL DRI... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 13, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V062002 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT YET BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2012

I HAVE HAD A HEAD GASKET REPLACE ON THIS 1998 MAZDA B4000 WITHIN 61,000 MILES. THE FIRST HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT WAS 1-21-2008. NOW THE SAME THING SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING AT 78,100 MILES ARE THERE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL? I ONLY DRIVE THE TRUCK TO WORK AND BACK WHICH IS ONLY ABOUT 5 MILES FROM MY H... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2012

Incident date: Feb 24, 2010

VEHICLES THROTTLE STICK OPEN WHEN RELEASED. CANNOT SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. ONLY WAY TO SLOW DOWN IS TO TURN IGNITION OFF. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY ARE AWARE AND HAD TSB ON THIS DURING WARRANTY. TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. TOOK IT IN TWICE SINCE FOR SAME PROBLEM AND THEY SAY I NOW NEED T... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2010

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A QUALITY ISSUES ABOUT GOODYEAR'S TRACKER 2 TIRES. IN EARLY SUMMER OF 2007, I HAD 4 TIRES OF THIS BRAND INSTALLED AT WAL-MART. THESE TIRES WERE SOLD AT WAL-MART WITH CLAIMS FOR 50,000 MILES WARRANTY. BY NOW, IT HAS BEEN NOT MORE THAN 3 YEARS AND GOT CLOSE TO 40,000 MILES. ON L... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2010

THROTTLE STICKS WIDE OPEN ON MY 1998 MAZDA B2500 TRUCK. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO TURN ENGINE OFF TO SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD IT IN TO MAZDA SHOP TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY, COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SECOND TIME, MAZDA SAYS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD A TSB FOR THI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2009

INTERIOR LIGHT STAY ON AFTER IT RAINS OR MOISTURE IS IN THE AIR. HAD DOOR SWITCH REPLACED, WORK FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN RECUR AGAIN. THE INTERIOR LIGHT CAN ONLY BE SHUT OFF BY TAKING OUT THE FUSE. THE INTERIOR LIGHT GET SHOOT THAT IT CAN BURN YOUR HAND IF TOUCHED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A ONGOING PR... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2008

I OWN A 1998 MAZDA PICKUP, 2500 MODEL. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FLORIDA VEHICLE. I DID A FRONT END SUSPENSION CHECK, AND FOUND ALL 4 BALL JOINTS WITH DEEP RUST, NO RUBBER SEALS LEFT OTHER THAN BRITTLE AND CRACKED REMAINS OF THE RUBBER BOOT AROUND THE JOINTS. THE RUBBER BUSHINGS ON THE FRONT STABILIZER A... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2008

Incident date: Oct 10, 2008

MAZDA RECALL LETTER SAID TO TAKE VEHICLE TO CLOSEST DEALER FOR FREE REPAIR WORK STATING DEALERS HAD PARTS TO MAKE MY TRUCK SAFE. DROPPED TRUCK OFF FOR REPAIR ON OCT 9, 2008 AT AROUND 4:00PM. WAS TOLD I COULD PICK UP MY TRUCK ON THE 10TH AT AROUND THE SAME TIME. TOOK THE NEXT DAY OFF FROM WORK TO BE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA B2500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE CONTACT MUST PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN TURN OFF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE STOPPE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2008

Incident date: Jul 1, 2008

THROTTLE STICKS AT BETWEEN 2500-3500 RPM. ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. *TR

Incident date: Aug 5, 1986

WITH 80K ON THE TRUCK THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS HAD BECOME OXIDIZED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED MY SPRING CAME THROUGH MY BED. THERE IS NO BODY RUST, OR BED RUST. AFTER READING FORUMS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. WITH 90K ON THE TRUCK THE FRAME RUST THROUGH AND CRACKED. THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 1998

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE 89 MADZA B-2500 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS MODEL WAS MADE BY FORD ALONG WITH THE RANGER PICKUPS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THEY REPLACED THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WHEN THE RECALL WAS OPEN. *TR

Incident date: Feb 1, 2005

I HAVE HEARD THAT FORD HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES. I HAVE A 1998 MAZDA 2500 PICKUP, SO MY TRUCK MAY HAVE SOME OF THE SOME PROBLEMS. LAST YEAR THE CRUISE CONTROL "ON" AND "OFF" BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH ARE BACK LIT, BECAME VERY HOT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2005

DT: CONSUMER WAS PULLED OVER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. HE CHANGED THE FUSE. WHEN CHANGING THE FUSE HE NOTICED SMOKE, AND FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS CORRODED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALER HAD NOT LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2005

THE INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON AS A RESULT OF READING THE DOOR AJAR. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME THAT I'VE HAD TO FIX THIS.*JB

Incident date: Sep 4, 2004

B4000 TRUCK CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS. THERMOSTATS HAVE BEEN REPLACE 4 TIMES. TRUCK HAS BEEN WORKED ON BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS AT FORD DEALERSHIP. 2002 TRUCK OVERHEATED. THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE OVERFLOW BOTTLE BUT NONE IN THE RADIATOR. RADIATOR LEAKED AND HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. I REPLACED RADIATOR ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2004

I NOTICED FROM TSB#97-24-14, NOV 1997 THAT THE WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT WAS A RECALL PROBLEM FOR THE 1998 FORD RANGER PICK-UP, MY MAZDA B3000 HAD A BURNED OUT PAD SWITCH AND MODULAR FOR THE AIRBAG. THE 1998 MAZDA B3000 AND FORD RANGER ARE EXACTLY THE SAME TRUCK, HOW COME THE 98 MAZDA DOES N... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2004

WHILE BRAKING ABRUPTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS NOT HURT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *NM

Incident date: Dec 29, 2003

1998 MAZDA B2500 SE EXTENDED CAB: PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE IDLE SPEED DURING IDLE SITUATIONS (E.G., STOP SIGN, STOPLIGHT, GARAGE START) W/ CLUTCH DISENGAGED; ENGINE REVS FROM 1000 RPM TO 3000 RPM AND THEN QUICKLY BACK DOWN TO 1000 RPM. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT COULD BE A POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE OF AN ... Read more

WHILE THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS PRESSING THE CLUTCH, THE PLASTIC COVER RIPPED OFF AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S FOOT TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALERSHIP WERE CONTACTED. *NLM

Crash

Incident date: Feb 5, 2003

THE INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY.*JB INTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO STAY ILLUMINATED WHEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED.*MR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NO LONGER OPERATIVE "POSSIBLY" DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S CLOCKSPRING. MR *JG

Incident date: Dec 15, 2000

ENGINE STALLS AND IDLE IS UNSTABLE WHILE AT STOPLIGHT. LOSES POWER WHEN DRIVING

VEHICLES REAR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN THEY ARE COLD OR WET. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS THESE VEHICLES WERE HAVING. *JG

WHEN PRESSING CLUTCH VEHICLE RPMS ARE ERRATIC. HAS TO SHUT VEHICLE DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED TO BRAKE. VEHICLE THROTTLE RACES OUT OF CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Feb 21, 2002

DOOR SWITCH THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYS ON. LIGHT INTERFERES WITH DRIVING AND RUNS DOWN BATTERY. THREE TIMES THE SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED IN THE PAST THREE YEARS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *JG *AK

VEHICLES REAR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH HAS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN THEY ARE COLD OR WET. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO REPAIR SHOP,AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS THESE VEHICLES WERE HAVING. *JG

TWO INCIDENTS OF ENGINE FAILURE WITHIN 2 MILES OF HOME. BOTH OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. TRUCK EXPERIENCES WIDE EXCURSIONS IN RPMS, ACCOMPANIED BY BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DOWNWARD SWINGS. WITHIN 5 TO 8 SECONDS ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, RESULTING IN LOSS O... Read more

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINES ARE CROSSED AHEAD OF THE REAR DRIVERS TIRE. THERE IS A LOT OF PRESSURE ON THESE LINES AND THEY ARE RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF WEAR. I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MAZDA B SERIES AND FORD RANGER PICKUPS. I HAVE PLACED A PIECE OF RUBBER BETWEEN THE ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2001

WHEN VEHICLE COME TO A STOP SIGN IT DOESN'T STOP. VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL. ALSO, HAS TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP.*AK

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES VEHICLE WILL STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP.*AK

Incident date: Dec 1, 1998

AFTER FUELING THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Feb 20, 2001

HAD PUSHED CLUTCH ON WAY IN AND THEN RELEASED IT. TO ENGAGE, CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD COME ALMOST ALL WAY BACK BEFORE STARTING OR MOVING VEHICLE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. AT TWO DEALERSHIPS, MECHANICS INDICATED NO PROBLEM. AT OTHER 2, MECHANICS INDICATED CLUTCH WAS BAD, AND WO... Read more

SPARE TIRE IS AN ATX II - FIRESTONE DEALER ON WM. CANNON DRIVE IN AUSTIN, TX WOULD NOT REPLACE TIRE AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT STATING TIRE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL.*AK (TIRESIZE: 235/75 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75 15 )

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Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

135 manufacturer communications from 107 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	7
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	6
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	5
020000 SUSPENSION	5

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. W

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

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 st

020000 SUSPENSION

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Maintenance: 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.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?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 w

350000 EQUIPMENT

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section onc

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

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

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

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).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

350000 EQUIPMENT

Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide

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

351420 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING

PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

100000 POWER TRAIN

THUMP / CLUNK FROM DRIVELINE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR WHEN STOPPING. *TT

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

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT

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

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *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

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

4WD-B-SERIES-THUMPING NOISE/BUMPING SENSATION ACCERLERATING FROM A STOP. *MN *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION. ( 2004 MAZDA B SERIES) *JB

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

CHATTERING NOISE WHILE LOWERING POWER WINDOW. *YC

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOW(S) IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2005 TRIBUE AND 2004 B-SERIES. *TT

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR HIGH EFFORT WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SPARK KNOCK / PING / DETONATION NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. THIS BULLETIN ALSO REPLACES 01-017/00. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

THUMPING NOISE / BUMPING SENSATION ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS BULLETIN ALSO SUPERSEDES 03-002/01R. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK A PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT PAN AFTER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING A HOOTING, EEKING, OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEARS, WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *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

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK/PING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *JG

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING THUMPING NOISE/ BUMPING SENSATION. *JG

101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

SOME 4X4 MODELS MAY HAVE A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DAMAGED. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK SOUND OR PING TYPE NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *JB

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE OR A NOTCHY FEELING DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. *JB

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH IDLE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS). A SERVICE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO RESOLVE THIS CONCERN. *TT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HEATER AND / OR AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH FROM PANEL VENT MODE TO DEFROST MODE AT WIDE OEN THROTTLE ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOV. 15, 1999. *TT

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 11/1/99, MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE OR A NOTCHY FEELING DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. *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

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WD ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN THE ENGINE TORQUE IS INTIALLY APPLIED. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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

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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 (current)	5	81
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	3	22	View

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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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