MAZDA MAZDA3 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V685000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA3 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-18 2016-09-23 2016-09-23

Production Dates: 2015-09-24 - 2015-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0216I

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3849

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.

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 recirculation pipe 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 0216I.

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.