NHTSA Recall 16V684000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V684000; Date: Sep. 22, 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mazda MAZDA3; 2015 Mazda MAZDA3; 2016 Mazda MAZDA3
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 17,484
Recall Summary:
Mazda motors north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the inlet check valve (icv) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
How to Fix:
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the icv weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116i.
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: Nov 18, 2016
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