The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V793000·Announced 2016-10-31

Mazda Recalls 2004-2008 RX-8 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Seal Fire Risk

Mazda is recalling 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles because fuel pump sealing rings may deteriorate and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 fuel system defect that can lead to a fire, which constitutes a significant injury or property-damage risk under the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between April 10, 2003, and February 18, 2008. The total number of affected vehicles is 69,447.

The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe. These deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. 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 RX-8
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
69,447

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)

  • RX-8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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