Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 16V793000 · announced October 31, 2016 · filed by Mazda North American Operations · 69,447 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

What to 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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Mazda Rx-8
• 2005 Mazda Rx-8
• 2006 Mazda Rx-8
• 2007 Mazda Rx-8
• 2008 Mazda Rx-8

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.