NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V685000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Published September 23, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 23, 2016
What's the hazard
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
What to do
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.
Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MAZDA3
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US