2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 2015 Mazda Mazda3 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Published October 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V621000, published October 2, 2015. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 2015 Mazda Mazda3 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.
What's the hazard
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
What to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MAZDA3
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 2015 Mazda Mazda3 — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V621000 on October 2, 2015. Reported hazard: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MAZDA3.