NHTSA Campaign 16V685000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Sep 23, 2016 · 3,849 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MAZDA3 | 2016 | 3,849 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V685000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.