2015-2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: tank assembly

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on October 2, 2015. It covers about 14,411 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 14,411
reported: Oct 2, 2015
owners notified: Oct 20, 2015
related complaints: 20

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 15V621000

Affected vehicles

Mazda MAZDA3 2015-2016 2015 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about fuel system problems.

2015 Mazda MAZDA3

Questions about recall 15V621000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Mazda MAZDA3 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V621000, reported on October 2, 2015, covers about 14,411 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V621000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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