NHTSA Recall # | 121120 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V685000 |
MFG Compaign # | 0216I |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Date of notification | 18/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/09/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/10/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/16 |
Report created | 23/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3849 |
Defect summary | Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured september 24, 2015, to october 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection. |
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 recirculation pipe 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 0216i. |
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). |