NHTSA Recall 00V277002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V277002; Date: Sep. 18, 2000
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mazda Tribute
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 5,700
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. In some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 20, 2000
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