Mazda B Series 2001
Model B Series made in 2001 by Mazda got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, vehicle speed control.
Model 2001
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 - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V227002 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | from 07/21/2000 to 05/25/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 27533 | 08/15/2001 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/06/2001 | 11/14/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. it is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. ford crown victoria built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. owner notification began august 15, 2001. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V414000 | MAZDA MOTOR CORP | from 06/21/2000 to 07/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 39600 | 12/11/2009 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/23/2009 | 10/27/2009 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 0800203 | 04/28/2004 | 0800304 | 10002351 | Safety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble code b1877 / lfc 46 and / or diagnostic trouble code b1881 / lfc 47. *tt | 08/22/2003 |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0102604 | 08/02/2004 | 10009910 | Rough idle and/or 1800-2200 rpm boom/vibration. *tt | 11/02/2004 | |
| 0101505 | 05/14/2004 | 0101804 | 10007824 | Front crankshaft bolt service warning. *mj including 2005 mazda b2300 and 2005 mazda6. (update) *sc | 07/12/2004 |
| 0100303 | 05/06/2004 | 0101804 | 10001000 | Front crankshaft bolt service warning. *tt | 04/10/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 01E14 | 04/24/2001 | 619651 | Field action regarding vehicles inadvertently sold in the northeast states without the proper emission certification for the northeast trading region (ntr). *tt | 06/23/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 0501002 | 08/06/2002 | 634448 | Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and built between 01-jun-2001 and 31-mar-2002 may exhibit a fluid leak at a transmission servo cover (intermediate and/or overdrive). *slc | 10/01/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 - 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 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0900504 | 02/26/2004 | 10006172 | Bed extender component replacement and removal/ installation instructions. also including the 2004 mazda b-series.*mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0302201R | 08/14/2001 | 0300299 | 628265 | Subject regarding thumping noise/ bumping sensation. *jg | 03/06/2002 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 53 | 07/23/2004 | 10008988 | Firestone wilderness at tire replacement spp 53 program end. mazda has revised the expiration date for special service program (ssp) 53 to september 15, 2004. this change is to ensure that all customers have affected tires replaced. *t | 09/03/2004 | |
| 53 | 07/01/2004 | 10008990 | Wilderness at tire replacement program end with attached updates and program changes. *tt | 09/03/2004 | |
| 53 | 07/15/2004 | 10008989 | Firestone wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53 program end. ssp 53 ends september 13, 2004. this communication and the attachments provide updated program end information. *tt | 09/03/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 08022004 | 08/02/2004 | 10009907 | Dealer notice - service bulletin release. *tt | 11/02/2004 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 0100102 | 02/05/2002 | 634320 | Some vehicles may exhibit an inability to reach wide open throttle. *slc | 09/28/2002 | |
| 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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 0902004 | 05/28/2004 | 10007433 | Exterior mirror glass and motor replacement guidelines. *mj | 06/22/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 05/23/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| At 70 mph, the right rear tire sidewall started to separate from the tread. size 22570r15, cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak *scc | |||