Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
What could happen
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Rx-8 2004–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V793000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 31, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69,447
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 10, 2003 to Feb 8, 2008
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- 1017E
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Mazda recall: Air bags Jun 24, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Jun 15, 2018
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.