MAZDA RX-8 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V354000

Make Model Year
MAZDA RX-8 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-31 2017-06-01 2017-06-02

Production Dates: 2003-04-10 - 2008-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1017E

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69447

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North America Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Consequence

If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

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.