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1998 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck, covering 98,191 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Vehicle speed controlReported August 7, 2007 · 76,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on september 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily. A second notification letter to owners was in february 2008 advising them to return to dealers for installation of the repair part. Owners of affected vehicles who did not receive a phase 2 notice and have not had the recall completed will be notified beginning august 6, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 07V347000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported March 31, 1999 · 22,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 99V062002 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported November 6, 1997 · 191 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty 4x2 and 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with 4.0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
Risk
This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.

Recall number 97V186002 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck have?

3, covering vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.

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