The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V354000·Announced 2017-06-01

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

Mazda is recalling 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles because heat may crack the fuel pump pipe, causing a fuel leak and increasing fire risk.

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 (cracking fuel pipe) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. The recall involves 69,447 vehicles in the United States.

The defect is located in the fuel system. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. If the pipe cracks, fuel may leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit 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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