Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V064000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 268,799 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V064000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 03, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V064000 |
| Units affected: | 268,799 |
- Description:
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Consequeces:
- A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
- 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.