Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 77V-203 · 1976 Mazda RX3

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 77V-203 covers 2,034 1976 Mazda RX3 for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,0341 model

ReportedNov 18, 1977Owners notified Dec 1, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FUEL BLIND PLUG ON THE CARBURETOR MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, IF FUEL REACHES THE HEATED COMPONENTS.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE BLIND PLUG SECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TOPASSENGERS AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda RX31976