Mazda Motor Corp. | NHTSA Recall #09V414000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V414000 by Mazda Motor Corp.. Includes 39,600 affected units, SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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 over time and develop a leak. this occurrence could cause the switch to overheat, smoke or burn which could result in an under hood fire.
Corrective Action
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.