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Representative 2002 model. Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Mazda B-Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
58
Latest campaign
Aug 7, 2007

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Vehicle speed control1Aug 7, 2007
Tires1Aug 21, 2000
Seat belts1Aug 18, 2000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 7, 2007Latest campaign
Aug 7, 200707V347000

Vehicle speed control

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V347000
What's 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 07V347000 · Aug 7, 2007
Aug 21, 200000T005000

Tires: tread/belt

IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00T005000
What's wrong
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.
Risk
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
Campaign
NHTSA 00T005000 · Aug 21, 2000
Aug 18, 200000V228002

Seat belts

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V228002
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BUILD DATE CODES ARE WITHIN THE SUSPECT RANGE. THOSE WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V228002 · Aug 18, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component58

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
58Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Tires1526220
Power train1322101
Steering712000
Structure59010
Suspension59000
Seats47102
Air bags47302
Visibility35000
Engine and engine cooling23000
Exterior lighting23000
Electrical system23000
Service brakes23000
Hydraulic23000
Seat belts23000
Unknown or other23000

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Structure

    “Frame is rusted out did not pass inspection was advised not to drive it as the bed could fall off”

    Filed 01/03/2020 · ODI 11297022
  • Suspension

    “"takata recall" my seat broke from the bottom piece thereon the part that reclines theres a bar that goes across no cant really sit on there right the vehicle wasbnot in motion as it was parked happend when I was…”

    Filed 02/22/2016 · ODI 10837537
  • Engine

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda b3000. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire while it was parked in a residential driveway.”

    Filed 09/13/2013 · ODI 10543487

Other Mazda B-Series model years

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2000 Mazda B-Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda B-Series have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Mazda B-Series. The most recent, 07V347000 (reported August 7, 2007), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Mazda B-Series?

Tires is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Mazda B-Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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