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after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 28, 2005. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2001 Mazda B Series

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Mazda B Series

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Mazda B Series

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain 1998-1998 mazda b-series trucks (b2500, b3000 and b4000) equipped with cruise control and built from january 1998 through march 4, 1999. a cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

Corrective Action

if the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.

1998 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Mazda B Series

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

Recall Notes

1997 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Mazda B Series

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the front fuel lines have a section of flexible hose that is susceptible to cracking which can allow fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

leaking fuel can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front fuel line assembly.

1994 Mazda B Series

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.