1995 Mazda B-Series Truck

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA B4000. THE CONTACT STATED THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,691.

NHTSA ID

10453759

Incident

Jun 30, 2011

THE INTERIOR PART OF MY TAILGATE HAS BROKEN TWICE DURING REGULAR USE. NOW THE TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN AND AS I AM DISABLED IT IS DIFFICULT TO PUT MY EQUIPMENT INTO THE TRUCK BED. *TR

NHTSA ID

10273123

Incident

Jun 1, 2009

Mileage

123,000 mi

VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT WOULD COME UNDONE. POTENTIALLY CAUSING CASUALTIES IF OCCURRING DURING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA ID

10250952

Incident

Jun 15, 2008

Mileage

110,550 mi

DOME LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING DAY OR NIGHT. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WITH THE LIGHT ON AT NIGHT. THE DOOR AJAR CHIME STICKS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL SOMETIMES COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. NO RECALL? COULD BE A SHORT IN THE WIRING. OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING IS STICKING. *NM

NHTSA ID

10183201

Incident

Feb 21, 2007

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1995 MAZDA B-2300 PICK-UP. WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK HE NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CRACKED AND WAS CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. DUE TO THE HEAT AND DRYNESS IN THIS AREA IT WOULD CAUSE THE PLASTIC TO CRACK. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 11/15/05. *JB

NHTSA ID

10139988

Incident

Sep 2, 2005

Mileage

59,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL OR COME ON BY THEMSELVES, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY.*AK THE PART THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM IS ON RECALL BY TWO MANUFACTURES, BUT NOT THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS VEHICLE. *YH

NHTSA ID

865956

Incident

Oct 7, 1998

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID

724873

Incident

Jan 10, 2000

DEFECTIVE ALARM SYSTEM

NHTSA ID

9005371

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not an indication of an engine concern and will not cause reduced driveability or durability of the engine or any of its emission components. The sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor is caused by high amounts of sulfur in the gasoline being used in the vehicle. Sulfur is normally eliminated during the refining process, but the EPA regulation of sulfur in gasoline differs from state to state. Vehicles using fuel containing high amounts of sulfur will most likely emit sulfur smell from the exhaust system.When high sulfur fuel is burned, there is a chemical reaction in the catalytic converter causing the sulfur tooxidize. As the vehicle is driven, the oxidizing reaction odor in the converter will decrease with mileage and age.

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with proper usage. Floor mat moves forward due to improper installation. Inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used. Floor mat is stacked one on top of another.

The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. NOTE: A Warranty Code is required for warranty claim submission Battery Identification (Mazda batteries have 2 rating types) 1. JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard): JIS codes are six-digit alpha-numeric markings molded into the top of the battery to identify a battery by the capacity (amps), dimensions, and battery terminal type. Vehicles manufactured in Japan come from the factory with a JIS rated battery. NOTE: Replacement batteries may use a CCA rating. If so, use the CCA rating listed on the battery. 2. CCA (Cold Cranking Amps):CCA ratings are normally located on a sticker affixed to the top of the battery to indicate a battery's Cold Cranking Amps. CCA rated batteries are supplied with domestically produced vehicles. NOTE: If an incorrect CCA rating is entered into the Mazda GR8-1291, it will result in a false result and invalid Warranty Code from the tester. This will also result in unnecessary replacement of batteries.

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.