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NHTSA : 16V684000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV 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 0116I.

🚗 Affected Vehicles3

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.