2016 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: storage
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on September 23, 2016. It covers about 3,849 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,849
- reported
- Sep 23, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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.
Recall number 16V685000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 16V685000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 storage?
Yes. Recall 16V685000, reported on September 23, 2016, covers about 3,849 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V685000?
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.
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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