MAZDA RX8 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Make : MAZDA Model : RX8 Year : 2004
Build Dates : 2003-04-10 - 2008-02-18
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V354000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-07-31 Date Received by ODI: 2017-06-01 Date Added to Database: 2017-06-02
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1017E
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 69447
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.