Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V531000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-12-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V531000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
56,700
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-16
Owners notified
2004-02-09

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.

Safety risk

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

MAZDA RECALL NO. 1403L.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mazda MAZDA62003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.