0116I – Possible Fuel Leak from Deformed Fuel Tank – 2014-2016 Mazda3

Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year

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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V684

ManufacturerMazda North American Operations

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 17,484

Summary

Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015.

The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall began November 1, 2016.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Mazda’s number for this recall is 0116I.

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.

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