Mazda B Series 2000
Model B Series made in 2000 by Mazda got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, tires.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V228002 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 05/03/2000 to 05/16/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 460 | 12/27/2000 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/18/2000 | 08/22/2000 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies to determine whether the buckle assembly build date codes are within the suspect range. those within the suspect date code range will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 27, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00T005000 | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. | T (Tire) | 14400000 | 08/26/2000 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/21/2000 | 08/10/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | ||||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0103003 | 12/18/2003 | 10005668 | A malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap light illuminated with dtc p0457. various models including the 2005 tribue and 2004 b-series. *tt | 03/10/2004 | |
| 0100801 | 06/01/2001 | 620891 | Some vehicles built prior to january 2, 2001 may exhibit rough idle, anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0500, p0501, p0503, p1721, p0176, p1000, abs dtc | 09/04/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 0902203 | 11/17/2003 | 10005227 | Sticking or binding ignition lock cylinder or high effort when turning ignition switch. *tt | 02/17/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 00300 | 02/07/2000 | 609951 | Subject regarding air conditioner accumulator replacement criteria when repairing the air conditioner system. *tt | 04/11/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 0901501 | 12/21/2001 | 0900200 | 634439 | Subject regarding a whining/buzzing noise from radio speakers. *slc | 10/01/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100402 | 02/07/2002 | 634325 | Subject regarding diagnostic information of oxygen sensor, catalyst efficiency and fuel system monitors. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0300104 | 11/22/2004 | 0300104 | 10016857 | Thump / clunk from driveline on light acceleration or when stopping. *tt | 10/12/2005 |
| 0300303 | 11/07/2003 | 0300299 | 10005226 | Thumping noise / bumping sensation accelerating from a stop. this bulletin also supersedes 03-002/01r. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0500902 | 06/11/2004 | 0500404 | 635771 | Automatic tranmission slipping, delayed engagement and diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733 or p1762. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| 00500 | 11/01/2000 | 618124 | Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission leak between the radiator transmission oil cooler and the radiator transmission oil cooler fitting. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10013965 | Programmable module installation. ( 2004 mazda b series) *jb | 04/27/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 0500503 | 11/07/2003 | 10005218 | Transmission fluid in-line filter kit - repeat repairs of transmission - service tips. *tt | 02/13/2004 | |
| 00500R | 11/20/2000 | 0500500 | 615637 | Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak between the radiator transmission oil cooler and the radiator transmission oil cooler fitting. *tt | 01/26/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0300301 | 08/14/2001 | 628263 | Subject regarding squealing/whistle noise from front axle area. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 0300303 | 06/21/2004 | 0300104 | 10005530 | 4wd-b-series-thumping noise/bumping sensation accerlerating from a stop. *mn *tt | 03/02/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00300R | 10/04/2000 | 00300 | 618131 | Some vehicles may exhibit manual transmission grinding and / or buzzing noise or a notchy feeling during the 2-3 upshift. *jb | 04/04/2001 |
| 00300 | 03/30/2000 | 613410 | Some vehicles with manual transmission built before 11/1/99, may exhibit a grinding and / or buzzing noise or a notchy feeling during the 2-3 upshift. *tt | 07/13/2000 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 0800405 | 07/08/2005 | 0800405 | 10015948 | Safety belt retracts too slowly. mazda including 2006 b-series trucks. *sc | 08/17/2005 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 0800201 | 10/04/2001 | 632238 | Subject regarding belt minder disabling / enabling procedures. *tt | 07/11/2002 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 000401 | 04/01/2000 | 612577 | Information on replacing and removing the power steering pump. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 0600102 | 07/15/2004 | 0601004 | 635025 | Clicking noise while turning the steering wheel. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin 06-001-02 dated 6/18/2002. *tt | 10/16/2002 |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0302201R | 08/14/2001 | 0300299 | 628265 | Subject regarding thumping noise/ bumping sensation. *jg | 03/06/2002 |
| 00299 | 12/22/1999 | 609922 | Some vehicles with rear gawr of 2600 or 2750 may have a low sitting appearance in the rear. *tt | 04/11/2000 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 0400170 | 06/25/2004 | 10008033 | Wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53. two tire sizes for ssp 53 must now be ordered through the mazda tire program. *tt | 07/20/2004 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 08042004 | 08/04/2004 | 10009911 | Dealer notice - service bulletin release - 08/04/2004. *tt | 11/02/2004 | |
| 181000 | 10/18/2000 | 614907 | 2000 service bulletin index. *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 000401 | 04/01/2000 | 612576 | Customer may complain that the heater and / or air conditioner switch from panel vent mode to defrost mode at wide oen throttle on vehicles built before nov. 15, 1999. *tt | 06/09/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0900301 | 04/28/2004 | 0901604 | 620912 | Some vehicles built between january 1998 and february 1, 2001 may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side window(s) in the down or up mode. *tt | 09/04/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 01799 | 12/02/1999 | 6089283 | On vehicles with manufacture dates before 9/16/99 may have windshield wipers that operative while switch is in off position. *tt | 01/18/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| While placing the key inside of the ignition, the anti theft alarm system would come on and stay on. this caused the vehicle to not start. the driver has contacted the dealer for a appointment for inspection of the vehicle. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer received a recall 00v228002/ manufacturer's recall 11294 notice for seatbelt buckles in december. has taken vehicle to dealer on six different occasions, and dealer still has not been able to make repairs for various reasons. dealer is mazda in stockton,ca. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 2 | ||
| While involved in a rear end collision two rear seat headrests bent back, breaking the rear window. consumer felt this should not have happened. *ak | |||