MAZDA RX3 1976: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX3 | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 77V203000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1977-12-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1977-11-18 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2034 | ||
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Summary:
THE FUEL BLIND PLUG ON THE CARBURETOR MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, IF FUEL REACHES THE HEATED COMPONENTS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE BLIND PLUG SECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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