MAZDA RX3 1976: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX3 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-12-01 | 1977-11-18 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda North American Operations
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2034
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL BLIND PLUG ON THE CARBURETOR MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, IF FUEL REACHES THE HEATED COMPONENTS.
DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE BLIND PLUG SECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
