NHTSA Recall 97V186002
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V186002; Date: Nov. 6, 1997
This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mazda B-series Truck
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 191
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty 4x2 and 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with 4. 0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin December 1, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 1997
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