Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 17, 1999

(Campaign #: 87004)

MAZDA/HEADLIGHT WIRE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

NHTSA ID: 99V358000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 40,000

Consequence Summary:

THE FAILURE OF THIS WIRE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LEVER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 24, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

NHTSA ID: 99V310002

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 6,800

Consequence Summary:

WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALL STUD TO DISENGAGE, UNEXPECTEDLY ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL FROM AN OPEN POSITION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL LIFTGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. DEPENDING UPON THE CONDITION OF THE LIFTGATE SHEET METAL IN THE AREA OF THE BRACKET, DEALERS MAY ALSO INSTALL A LARGER REINFORCEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 16, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/SPEEDOMETER FAILURE

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET CAN FAIL. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER, SEVERE LACK OF POWER, AND/OR A TRANSMISSION WHICH STAYS IN THIRD GEAR. IN SOME CASES, THE "OD OFF" LIGHT MAY ALSO FLASH.

NHTSA ID: 99I005000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 47,651

Consequence Summary:

A DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF INCREASED SPEED DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AND IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET AT NO CHARGE. THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS NECESSARY REPAIRS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER GEAR SET FROR 9 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY START DATE WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 16, 1999

(Campaign #: 82907)

MAZDA/REAR DOOR LOCK LINKAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE SHAPE OF THE LINKAGE IN THE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROLLER, ACCUMULATED DUST MAY PREVENT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, CAUSING INCOMPLETE LOCKING OF THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILDPROOF LOCKING SYSTEM IS USED.

NHTSA ID: 99V191000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 13,030

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PARTS IN THE LATCHING ASSEMBLY THAT WILL PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 7, 1999

(Campaign #: 819076)

MAZDA/FUEL INJECTORS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES SUPPLIED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLEVELAND ENGINE PLANT. THESE ENGINES ARE INSTALLED WITH FUEL INJECTORS THAT DO NOT MATCH THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD

NHTSA ID: 99V171000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,600

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 31, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAZDA/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 99V062002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 22,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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