MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V231002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | B-SERIES TRUCK | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-04-12 | 1995-12-20 | 1996-01-22 |
Production Dates: 1993-04-01 - 1994-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L ENGINE BUILT AT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY EDISON ASSEMBLY PLANT AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN 'UPPER PENINSULA', NEW YORK, MAINE, VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.
