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SevereNHTSA·16V064000·Announced 2016-02-03

Mazda Recalls 2014-2016 CX-5 Vehicles for Fuel Filler Pipe Rupture Risk

Mazda is recalling 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles because the fuel filler pipe may rupture in a crash, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel filler pipe rupture) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured between June 27, 2013, and February 2, 2016. The recall involves approximately 268,799 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
268,799

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CX-5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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