2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 RECALL - #15V621000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Manufactured between |
5/21/2015 - 8/25/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/2/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mazda North American Operations |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/2015 |
| # Affected |
14,411 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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