NHTSA Recall # | 124744 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V354000 |
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 | 18/02/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/06/17 |
Report created | 02/06/17 |
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. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. |
Consequence summary | If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017e. |
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). |