NHTSA Campaign Id 16V685000; Date: Sep. 23, 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2016 Mazda MAZDA3
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 3,849
Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe 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 0216i.
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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