Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #16V064000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V064000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2014-2016 mazda cx-5 vehicles manufactured june 27, 2013, to february 2, 2016 Includes 268,799 affected units, Fuel Filler Pipe may Rupture in a Crash/FMVSS 301, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2016 mazda cx-5 vehicles manufactured june 27, 2013, to february 2, 2016
Defect Summary
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."
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.