ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL
— Recall Campaign #03V531000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 56,700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03V531000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 16, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03V531000 |
| Units affected: | 56,700 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.
- Consequeces:
- A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes:
- MAZDA RECALL NO. 1403L.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).