MAZDA MAZDA6 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

 
Make : MAZDA Model : MAZDA6 Year : 2003
Build Dates : 2002-10-02 - 2003-08-06
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V531000
Date Owner's Notified: 2004-02-09 Date Received by ODI: 2003-12-16 Date Added to Database: 2003-12-18
Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1403L
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56700
Summary:
      ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT "FSU" MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.
Consequence:
      A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      MAZDA RECALL NO. 1403L.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.