NHTSA Recall 16V793000
Fuel Pump Sealing Rings may Leak Fuel
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V793000
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 69,447
Summary
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Remedy
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 July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V793000
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 69,447
Summary
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Remedy
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 July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Acknowledgement: RCAK-16V793-6707.pdf
Defect Notice 573 Report: RCLRPT-16V793-5418.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: July 28, 2017 SUBJECT: 2004-2008 RX-8 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pump Rings - Safety and Emission Recall 0516J Fuel Leak at Fuel Pump Discharge Pipe – Safety and Emission Recall 1017E: RCMN-16V793-6030.pdf
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RIONL-16V793-8679.pdf
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RIONL-16V793-0211.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - 2004-2008 RX-8 - REPAIR PROCEDURE RECALL 0516J: RCRIT-16V793-1860.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB: RCRIT-16V793-3161.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3: RCLQRT-16V793-1620.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1: RCLRPT-16V793-5131.pdf
Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3: RCLRPT-16V793-7301.pdf
Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2: RCLRPT-16V793-8637.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4: RCLQRT-16V793-1767.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-1: RCLQRT-16V793-3891.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report - Report #4, 2018-2: RCLQRT-16V793-9942.pdf
Defect Notice 573 Report: RCLRPT-16V793-5418.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: July 28, 2017 SUBJECT: 2004-2008 RX-8 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pump Rings - Safety and Emission Recall 0516J Fuel Leak at Fuel Pump Discharge Pipe – Safety and Emission Recall 1017E: RCMN-16V793-6030.pdf
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RIONL-16V793-8679.pdf
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RIONL-16V793-0211.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - 2004-2008 RX-8 - REPAIR PROCEDURE RECALL 0516J: RCRIT-16V793-1860.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB: RCRIT-16V793-3161.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3: RCLQRT-16V793-1620.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1: RCLRPT-16V793-5131.pdf
Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3: RCLRPT-16V793-7301.pdf
Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2: RCLRPT-16V793-8637.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4: RCLQRT-16V793-1767.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-1: RCLQRT-16V793-3891.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report - Report #4, 2018-2: RCLQRT-16V793-9942.pdf