2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 recall: fuel pump
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on October 31, 2016. It covers about 69,447 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 69,447
- reported
- Oct 31, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- related complaints
- 68
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
- Risk
- The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Recall number 16V793000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 68 complaints about fuel system problems.
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Questions about recall 16V793000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 16V793000, reported on October 31, 2016, covers about 69,447 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V793000?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
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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