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2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	79795
NHTSA Compaign #	08V412000
MFG Compaign #	5008H
Manufacturer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Supplier	MAZDA
Brand	MAZDA
Model	MAZDA6
Model Year	2008
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	28/08/08
Begin date of manufacuring	28/03/23
End date of manufacturing	28/03/23
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	15/08/08
Report created	19/08/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	7200
Defect summary	Mazda is recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 mazda6 vehicles with california emission specifications. The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.
Consequence summary	This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall began on august 28, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 2.
Recall notes	Mazda recall no. 5008h. Customers may 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.

What is Recall?
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2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Recall

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