Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 16V-685 · 2016 Mazda MAZDA3
Mazda North American Operations recall 16V-685 covers 3,849 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V685000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 29 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 24, 2015 to October 16, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.