MAZDA CX-5 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | CX-5 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-25 | 2016-02-03 | 2016-02-03 |
Production Dates: 2013-06-27 - 2016-02-02
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 9216B
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 268799
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
