MAZDA TRIBUTE 2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V788000

Make Model Year
MAZDA TRIBUTE 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-01-30 2016-10-28 2016-10-28

Production Dates: 2009-03-03 - 2011-05-26

Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0416J

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 912

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mazda North American Operations "Mazda" is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module "FDM" may crack, causing a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.

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.