| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX7 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19911201 - 19940901 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V069000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19950508 | Date Received by ODI: 19950330 | Date Added to Databse: 19950404 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13400 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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