Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #16V685000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V685000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured september 24, 2015, to october 16, 2015 Includes 3,849 affected units, Weld of Fuel Tank Recirculation Pipe may Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured september 24, 2015, to october 16, 2015
Defect Summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 mazda3 vehicles manufactured september 24, 2015, to october 16, 2015. during manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe 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 0216i.