NHTSA Campaign 16V793000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Oct 31, 2016 · 69,447 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2004 | 69,447 |
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2005 | 69,447 |
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2006 | 69,447 |
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2007 | 69,447 |
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2008 | 69,447 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V793000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.