NHTSA Recall 95V069000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V069000; Date: Mar. 30, 1995
This condition can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Mazda Rx-7; 1994 Mazda Rx-7
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 13,400
Recall Summary:
Residual engine heat can cause premature deterioration of the fuel hose causing the hose to leak. Also, removing and reinstalling the deteriorated fuel hoses increases the likelihood of a leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an additional control unit for the electric cooling fan. The fan will then activate after the engine is turned off when the coolant exceeds a specified temperature. The fuel hoses will also be replaced with revised hoses.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel lines; hoses; non-metallic. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 1995
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