Recalls for 1996 Mazda B-series Truck

DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Posted on: 2000-08-10
Description
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.

Consequence
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Posted on: 2009-10-27
Description
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.

Consequence
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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 .