The 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 54,977 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC96V0240021996-02-282,500 affected
Defect
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
PARKING BRAKE94V1690021994-10-3148,609 affected
Defect
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE…
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
9
1crashes1injuries
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
9
2crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
2crashes1injuries1deaths
SUSPENSION:FRONT
8
2crashes6injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
1crashes1injuries
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
6
TIRES
6
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
Total complaints157
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b-series truck. While the vehicle was parked, it independently accelerated, crashed into a fence, and drove over the owner of the vehicle. The owner sustained fatal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the failure recurred, almost striking two…”
“Tires purchased from sam's club in 12/09 have cracks between treads. I just noticed this and was never told when I had tire balanced and rotated. Its on all four tires and read it may separate. I had the road hazard and of course its an on going issue that sam's played it smart and only warrant…”
“Approximately 4-5 months ago I began to experience engine surging while driving in town. Unable to find any vacuum leaks, I inspected the fuel filler neck to find it badly deteriorated in the area just above the gas tank. I replaced it with a new oem quality neck. At the same time I replaced the…”
“Approximately 4-5 months ago I began to experience engine surging while driving in town. Unable to find any vacuum leaks, I inspected the fuel filler neck to find it badly deteriorated in the area just above the gas tank. I replaced it with a new oem quality neck. At the same time I replaced the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b4000. The contact stated that when refueling, fuel would spill back out from the filler neck. She also noticed a fuel leak when the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised the contact that the fuel filler hose was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b3000. The contact stated that he noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact inspected and noticed a fracture in the fuel line hose. The contact called both the dealer and the manufacturer and was told by both parties that the vehicle was not included in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mazda b-3000 pick up. The fuel line has developed a crack. Consequently during fueling gasoline leaks from the fuel system. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. The current mileage was 323,000 miles.”
“The filler tube going to the gas tank ruptured. When I filled the tank, gas spilled on the ground. Fumes are always around the truck. I paid to have this tube replaced. The truck had 53 k miles. Now it has done the same thing at 74 k miles. I think that this is a very dangerous condition and is…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP96001 Opened 1996-01-03 · closed 1996-04-23
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
InvestigationEA95018 Opened 1995-06-19 · closed 1996-04-02
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI…
InvestigationEA95018 Opened 1995-06-19 · closed 1996-04-02
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI…
InvestigationEA96004 Opened 1996-04-16 · closed 1997-04-09
REAR BRAKE LOCKUP
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck as of
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