1998 Mazda B-Series Truck recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mazda (North America),inc reported this safety recall on November 6, 1997. It covers about 191 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 191
- reported
- Nov 6, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 1, 1997
- related complaints
- 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty 4x2 and 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with 4.0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
- Risk
- This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
Recall number 97V186002
Affected vehicles
- Mazda B-Series Truck 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 97V186002
Is there a recall on the 1998 Mazda B-Series Truck hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 97V186002, reported on November 6, 1997, covers about 191 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V186002?
Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
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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