Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 17V-354 · 2004–2008 Mazda RX-8
Mazda North American Operations recall 17V-354 covers 69,447 2004–2008 Mazda RX-8 for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 28% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V354000 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. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
The risk
If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.
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
28%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,496 vehicles were listed as unreachable.