NHTSA Recall 09V414000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V414000; Date: Oct. 23, 2009
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Mazda B-series Truck; 1996 Mazda B-series Truck; 1997 Mazda B-series Truck; 2001 Mazda B-series Truck; 2002 Mazda B-series Truck; 2003 Mazda B-series Truck
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Manufactured by: Mazda Motor Corp
Affected Units:: 39,600
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 2009
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