NHTSA Campaign 17V354000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Jun 1, 2017 · 69,447 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Consequence

If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

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 17V354000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.