The 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 115,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY DETERIORATE…
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
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 BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 OPTION #6.
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2crashes3injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
1crashes3injuries
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
1crashes2injuries
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1
1crashes
Total complaints31
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Can not get the local mazda dealer (skyland automotive)[REDACTED]) to make an appointment to have the safety recall 4707h repaired. Can you help.”
“I was driving in the high way and braked for there was traffic ahead and as soon as my rpm went low my truck suddenly hesitated deeply and turned off. *tr”
“Engine cooling system had internal corrosion which caused heating failure (thermostat). In new hampshire when the temperature is at or below zero, the risk of freezing to death because the car will not heat properly could have its consequences. In order to correct the problem, the engine had to be…”
“Passenger low beam headlight does not work fuse is ok fuse slot has power lamp was replaced still does not work. *tr”
“Dealer confirms this recall was completed nov 1, 2007 I called today to confirm, and gave my new address: 4133 224th lane se, unit #101, issaquah, wa 98029-5203. How do I get this recall removed - important for potential future sale... Dealer is lee johnson chev /mazda of kirkland wa. Updated…”
“Factory recall we were notified to have our cruise control on our 2002 mazda 4wd-b400 pu disconnected because of a factory recall. We did this in october 2007. To date we have heard nothing about the repairs. Our dealers keeps telling us that they are waiting for parts. Where in the world are…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda b3000. The contact received a safety recall notice and took her vehicle to the mazda dealer on september 26, 2007. The dealer deactivated the cruise control switch, however, the abs light illuminated the same day. The vehicle was returned to the dealer on september…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda b3000. The contact received a safety recall notice and took her vehicle to the mazda dealer on september 26, 2007. The dealer deactivated the cruise control switch, however, the abs light illuminated the same day. The vehicle was returned to the dealer on september…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mazda B-Series Truck as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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