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2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 recall: filler pipe and cap

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on February 3, 2016. It covers about 268,799 vehicles.

vehicles affected
268,799
reported
Feb 3, 2016
owners notified
Feb 25, 2016
related complaints
34

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong
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."
Risk
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V064000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about fuel system problems.

2016 Mazda CX-5

Questions about recall 16V064000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 filler pipe and cap?

Yes. Recall 16V064000, reported on February 3, 2016, covers about 268,799 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V064000?

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.

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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