NHTSA Recall 16V064000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V064000; Date: Feb. 3, 2016
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mazda Cx-5; 2015 Mazda Cx-5; 2016 Mazda Cx-5
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 268,799
Recall Summary:
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda cx-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216b.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2016
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