2001 Mazda B-Series Truck Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Mazda B-Series Truck. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V414000Oct 23, 200939,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
  Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1995–1997, 2001–2003

  Reported issue: 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 may deteriorate over time and develop a leak. This occurrence could cause the switch to overheat, smoke or burn which…

  Possible 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.

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• 07V347000Aug 7, 200776,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 1998–2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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 installation of the repair…

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• 01V227002Aug 6, 200127,533 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began august 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…

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