NHTSA Recall # | 124880 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V684000 |
MFG Compaign # | 0116I |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 18/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/09/16 |
Report created | 22/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 17484 |
Defect summary | Mazda motors north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured january 4, 2014, to september 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the inlet check valve (icv) may fail and allow fuel to leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the icv weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2016. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116i. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |