NHTSA Recall 16V793000
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2016-10-31. An estimated 69,447 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 1017E
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.