NHTSA Campaign 16V684000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Sep 22, 2016 · 17,484 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MAZDA3 | 2014 | 17,484 |
| MAZDA | MAZDA3 | 2015 | 17,484 |
| MAZDA | MAZDA3 | 2016 | 17,484 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V684000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.