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NHTSA recall 17V354000 · announced June 1, 2017 · 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. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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.