Mazda Recalls 2016 Mazda3 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Leak Risk
Mazda is recalling 2016 Mazda3 vehicles because deformed fuel tanks may leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (deformed fuel tank) that creates a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage potential.
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured between September 24, 2015, and October 16, 2015. The recall involves 3,849 vehicles where the fuel tanks may have deformed during manufacturing. This deformation can result in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAZDA MAZDA3
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 3,849
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)
- MAZDA3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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