The 1998 Mazda B Series has 4 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire and safety risks: a speed control switch that can overheat and catch fire under the hood, a fuel line that can contact the exhaust manifold and leak fuel near an ignition source, and a stuck throttle that can result from the speed control cable interfering with the servo pulley.
The throttle issue and the overheating switch are both tied to the speed control system: if the cable binds against the pulley, the throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is switched off, leaving the driver unable to slow the vehicle normally. The fuel line concern is separate, where a flexible section of the chassis-mounted line runs close enough to the exhaust manifold to wear through and release fuel. The fourth recall is a compliance matter involving windshield glass that was produced without a required certification mark, though the glass itself meets all applicable safety standards.
At a glance
What can fail
The speed control deactivation switch can overheat, smoke, or burn, which could cause a fire under the hood.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the speed control deactivation switch. When parts arrive, a fused wiring harness will be installed to prevent fire risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when you disengage cruise control. This could cause the throttle to stick open.
What the fix does
The cruise control cable will be inspected and replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Windshields lack the required ASI marking from the American Standards Institute, though they meet all safety performance standards.
What the fix does
No corrective action will be taken, as the missing mark poses no injury risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible fuel line under the vehicle can rub against the hot exhaust manifold, potentially wearing through and leaking fuel, which could ignite near an ignition source.
What the fix does
A new clip will be installed to secure the fuel line in its proper position away from the exhaust manifold.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
