TSB: MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK, NAVAJO (1991–1997)

Bulletin 97083000197 — August 30, 1997

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID97083000197
ManufacturerMAZDA
ModelsB-SERIES TRUCK, NAVAJO
Model Years1991–1997
Date IssuedAugust 30, 1997
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 30, 1998
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Vehicles Affected8 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1997 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1996 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1995 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1994 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA NAVAJO 1994 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA NAVAJO 1993 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA NAVAJO 1992 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MAZDA NAVAJO 1991 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized MAZDA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (97083000197) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.