NHTSA recall 09V414000
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Mazda B-Series Truck
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
The remedy
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.