Recalls for 2003 Mazda B-series Truck

DEFECT #1 - 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 .