MAZDA MAZDA3 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V684000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-18 2016-09-22 2016-09-22

Production Dates: 2014-01-04 - 2015-09-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0116I

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17484

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda Motors North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve "ICV" may fail and allow fuel to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.

Notes

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.