Mazda during manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
The short version
Mazda North American Operations reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline storage. Here is what owners need to know.
During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-685.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mazda Mazda3 |
What changed
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