A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227239-mazda-mazda3-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date September 23, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V685000
“MAZDA MAZDA3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 23, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227239-mazda-mazda3-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 16V685000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V685000).
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda North American Operations to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V685000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA MAZDA3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a MAZDA MAZDA3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 16V685000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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