Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
B-SERIES TRUCK
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
07V347000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In An Underhood Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19970404
End Of Manufacture
20021210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76000
Date Owners Notified
20070907
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20070807
Make Campaign Number
4707H