Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 16V-793 · 2004–2008 Mazda RX-8
Mazda North American Operations recall 16V-793 covers 69,447 2004–2008 Mazda RX-8 for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 31% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V793000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
31%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,496 vehicles were listed as unreachable.