NHTSA Recall # | 16597 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 95V069000 |
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Manufacturer | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-7 |
Model Year | 1993 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 08/05/95 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/91 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/09/94 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 30/03/95 |
Report created | 04/04/95 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 13400 |
Defect summary | Residual engine heat can cause premature deterioration of the fuel hose causing the hose to leak. Also, removing and reinstalling the deteriorated fuel hoses increases the likelihood of a leak. |
Consequence summary | This condition can result in an engine compartment fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install an additional control unit for the electric cooling fan. The fan will then activate after the engine is turned off when the coolant exceeds a specified temperature. The fuel hoses will also be replaced with revised hoses. |
Recall notes | System: fuel; fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |