Recall 16V-684
Mazda North American Operations recalled the 2014 to 2016 Mazda MAZDA3: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-684
- Reported
- September 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 17,484 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-[removed]. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA3 2014 to 2016