NHTSA Campaign 16V685000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Filed by Mazda North American Operations.
NHTSA campaign 16V685000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the fuel system, gasoline:storage. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
- 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 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.
- 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 16V685000 (1)
Mazda (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V685000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.