Mazda recalls nearly 40000 B-Series pickups over cruise control issues - Autoblog (blog)

Vehicle Make / Model: MAZDA / B SERIES. Model Year(s): 1995-1997 2001-2003. Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 22, 2009. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V414000. NHTSA Action Number: N/A. Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 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... 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 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. Source: www.autoblog.com