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Recall 08V-412

MAZDA MOTOR CORP recalled the 2007 to 2008 Mazda MAZDA6: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-412
Reported
August 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
7,200 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mazda is recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 mazda6 vehicles with california emission specifications. The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.

The risk

This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall began on august 28, 2008. Owners may contact mazda at 1-[removed], option 2.

Notes from the manufacturer

Mazda recall no. 5008h.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles