MAZDA MAZDA6 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V531000

Make Model Year
MAZDA MAZDA6 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-02-09 2003-12-16 2003-12-18

Production Dates: 2002-10-02 - 2003-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1403L

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56700

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

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'.