Mazda B-series 2001

• Recall 67473 [USA]: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
  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 could result in an under hood fire.
  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.
  owners 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 89262 [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 3560 [USA]: 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.
  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. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
  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 should contact mazda 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 2009332 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2007263 (4707h) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

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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 2001160 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain pickup 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. 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. Correction: dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be 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.

The frame, suspension, and brake lines rusted through prematurely. The brake lines were replaced all around before 75,000 miles. Before 80,000 miles the truck has been declared non-repairable as the frame and suspension have rusted through at inspection. Truck was lightly used since 2001 and had not hit 80,000. Miles but became unsafe to operate due to rust.

The entire frame rusted out from under my truck. While driving down the street, the spare tire fell away from the bottom of the truck, ripping off the left side of the bumper. I have been to numerous garages about repair and none will touch it. The say that this is a problem with the mazda truck (and sister truck a ford). The body of the truck is still in great shape. It only has 90600 miles on it. There is not any rusting on the outside of the truck. Everything but the frame would run for another 90000 mile easily! I feel that something should be done about this problem. It is such a waste of money to have it just rot away!

I contacted heritage mazda in towson md to have the recall fixed. After being transferred 4 different times, the service writer informed me that they could not get the harness to fix this issue and i would have to wait a few years. I contacted mazda corporate direct and was told by them that the part is available. I feel that heritage just didn't want to do the fix and would like someone to look into why they will not fix a recall item for my truck?

Discovered the right rear spring hanger had rusted off the frame of the truck. Further inspection has found the frame is so badly rusted that repair of the spring hanger is not possible due to the overall condition of the frame. Simply put, the frame has rotted and pieces fall of as you drive. There is no more frame left to re-attach the rear spring to. Severe premature rust. The rest of the vehicle metal is in good condition. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 mazda b4000 cab plus. While driving in inclement weather, the contact began to lose control of the vehicle. He then engaged the electronic four wheel drive function but the function failed to activate. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to purchase a new 4x4 control module. The manufacturer was also contacted but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was unknown. Kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda B3000 4x4 pickup. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, the technicians advised him that the frame and the brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was repaired for the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was unavailable. When the mazda was lifted to repair the brake line and replace the brakes the spring shackles broke off due to extreme rust, costing an additional $450. I think mazda should be held responsible just as toyota recalled their vehicles due to extreme rusting. Updated 11/09/2011 *ln *tr

2001 - rear leaf spring shackles & brackets rot off the frame. Replaced both. The entire area of the frame where the bumper, leaf spring, spare tire and trailer hitch attach is all extremely rotted. The garage where repaired mentioned to keep checking the frame periodically, as it may rot faster than they can estimate. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda B2500. The contact stated that on five different occasions while at a stop light, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate when he depressed the brake pedal; he described the failure stating that it felt as if he touched the accelerator pedal. He also stated that the check engine light was currently illuminated. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealership or called the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 166,197. The failure mileage was approximately 165,500.

2008 - rear leaf spring shackle rots off. Replaced both. 2009 - shackle bracket falls off with about 6" of the frame with it. My only option was to personally weld a piece of metal and fabricate a new bracket. The other side will fail soon as well. The entire area of the frame where the bumper, leaf spring, spare tire and trailer hitch attach is almost gone. The weird thing is that the body is sound. The bed is no more than an inch away and looks new. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B2300 [2] Seat Driver Memory Position Error
• P0401 [3] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
• P0402 [3] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected
• P1400 [3] Glow Plug Monitor Fault (Bank #1)
• P1401 [3] Glow Plug Monitor Fault (Bank #2)
• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [1] 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
• B1877 [1] Seatbelt Driver Pretensioner Circuit Open
• B1881 [1] Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Open
• P0732 [1] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [2] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P1762 [1] Coast Clutch Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
• P0602 [1] Control Module Programming Error
• P1635 [1] Internal Vref Malfunction
• P1639 [1] Data Output Link Circuit Failure
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0500 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Malfunction
• P0501 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance
• P0503 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent/Erratic/High
• P0176 [1] Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
• P1721 [1] SSB Inductive Signature Malfunction
• P1000 [1] Manufacturer Controlled DTC
• B3000 [4] B3000
• B2500 [1] COURTESY LAMP OUTPUT Ckt Short to Battery
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off