Recall 07V347000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mazda/B-Series Truck 1998-2002

MANUFACTURER: Mazda Motor Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V347000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 03, 2007

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 76000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could result in an underhood fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. The recall is expected to begin on August 31, 2007. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

NOTES:
Mazda recall No. 4707H. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.