Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 03V-531 · 2003 Mazda MAZDA6
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall 03V-531 covers 56,700 2003 Mazda MAZDA6 for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V531000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.
The risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
MAZDA RECALL NO. 1403L.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 2, 2002 to August 6, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT SEAL LEAKNHTSA