2014-2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: tank assembly
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on September 22, 2016. It covers about 17,484 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,484
- reported
- Sep 22, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 44
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V684000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2014-2016 201420152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 16V684000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Mazda MAZDA3 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 16V684000, reported on September 22, 2016, covers about 17,484 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V684000?
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.
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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