NHTSA Recall # | 123370 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V793000 |
MFG Compaign # | 1017E |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 31/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/04/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/02/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 31/10/16 |
Report created | 31/10/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 69447 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |