Mazda B Series 1992
Model B Series made in 1992 by Mazda got 12 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic).
Model 1992
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 013/95 | 12/01/1995 | 46704 | Cylinder head gasket modification. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 002/93 | 02/01/1993 | 39686 | New inhibitor switch. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024002 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
| EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024001 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
| EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024000 | |
| Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Cracked cylinder head. | |||
| 02/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed, causing engine to smoke/poor visibility/accident. *skd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 01/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Bright lights won't stay on. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 12/22/1991 | |
| Seat back broke. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rear abs brakes locked up , resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Windshield fogs up, causing poor visibility. *sd | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Windows fog up, causing poor visibility. *sd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 156000 | 1 | |
| Constant loss of tire air pressure...cracks on wheel welds. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 156000 | ||
| Constant loss of tire air pressure...cracks on wheel welds. | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Weld on wheel rims failed, causing wheel rims to separate. *tw | |||