Mazda B-series Truck 1999

• Recall 89260 [USA]: This could result in an underhood fire.
  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.
  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 part. Owners of affected vehicles who did not receive a phase 2 notice and have not had the recall completed will be notified beginning august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
  mazda recall no. 4707h.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 47877 [USA]: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  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 connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 7630 [USA]: If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
  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 tire tread.
  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.
  

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• Recall 10115 [USA]: If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
  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 disengaging the cruise control.
  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.
  owners will be contacted twice.First owner notification began may 7, 1999.The second notice will begin june 21, 1999, when parts are available.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 should contactmazda at 1-800-222-5500.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2016/210 [UK]: Fire may occur
  Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
  on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.

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• Recall R/2020/057 [UK]: Moisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade
  The absorption of moisture into the driver?S airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
  replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Mazda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

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• Recall 2007263 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Correction: initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.

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• Recall 2000140 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 120 - tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. Wheels were supplied without the required rim markings. Correction: since there is no risk to vehicle safety, mazda will not be taking any further action in this regard.

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• Recall 1999006 [Canada]: Visual system
  Certain vehicles do not comply with cmvss 205 - glazing materials. The windshields on these vehicles were produced without the "asi" mark as required by american standards institute (ansi) z26.1. These windshields fully meet all of the requirements of standard 205. Correction: since the absence of the "asi" mark is highly unlikely to produce any risk of injury, no corrective action will be taken.

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• Recall 1999091 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles, the speed control cable could interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. If the speed control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially cause a vehicle crash. Correction: cruise control cable will be inspected and if necessary, replaced.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Vehicle frame is cracked/rusted, strut mounts rusted, fuel tank tie down rusted.

Vehicle frame is cracked/rusted, strut mounts rusted, fuel tank tie down rusted.

Entire truck body frame is rusting out, fuel tank brackets rusted out, seat cushion support on drivers side broken

Entire truck body frame is rusting out, fuel tank brackets rusted out, seat cushion support on drivers side broken

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 mazda B2500. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy until after the crash, and the seat belt pretensioner did not tighten. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a broken neck and spinal damage. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 287,000.

Undercarriage completely rusting away. Gas tank supports cracked and rusted all the way through.

Takata recall: right side key control of passenger air bag does not work. Light stays on independent of key position. Other than the control not working there is no issue other than whether or not the passenger air bag will work.

Frame is rusted threw at rear left spring shackle bracket along with rear spring shackles. Is mazda addressing this as toyota did? I understand this is common mazda trucks and ford rangers.

Gas tank leaks through rear side plug of tank. This happened after fuel pressure taken at time of safety inspection. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B2500 [3] COURTESY LAMP OUTPUT Ckt Short to Battery
• B3000 [6] B3000
• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P0457 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
• P1442 [1] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance
• P0732 [1] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [1] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P1762 [1] Coast Clutch Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
• P0125 [1] Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
• P0102 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Low Input
• P0103 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit High Input
• P0705 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
• P0708 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P1704 [1] Turbo Charge Relief Circuit Malfunction
• P1705 [1] Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral)
• P2257 [1] Secondary Air Injection System Control "A" Circuit Low