Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #16V684000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V684000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured january 4, 2014, to september 18, 2015 Includes 17,484 affected units, Possible Fuel Leak from Deformed Fuel Tank, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured january 4, 2014, to september 18, 2015
Defect Summary
Mazda motors north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured january 4, 2014, to september 18, 2015. the fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the inlet check valve (icv) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the icv weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 1, 2016. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 0116i.