Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 16V-064 · 2014–2016 Mazda CX-5
Mazda North American Operations recall 16V-064 covers 268,799 2014–2016 Mazda CX-5 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The risk
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,086 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 27, 2013 to February 2, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.