Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #15V621000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V621000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2015-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured may 21, 2015, to august 25, 2015 Includes 14,411 affected units, Fuel Shut Off Valve may cause Fuel Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured may 21, 2015, to august 25, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
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.