1998-1999 Mazda B-Series Truck recall: vehicle speed control

Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on March 31, 1999. It covers about 22,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 22,000
reported: Mar 31, 1999
owners notified: Jun 21, 1999
related complaints: 23

Vehicle speed control

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

Affected vehicles

Mazda B-Series Truck 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about acceleration problems.

1998 Mazda B-Series Truck 1999 Mazda B-Series Truck

Questions about recall 99V062002

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 99V062002, reported on March 31, 1999, covers about 22,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V062002?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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