Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 78V-268 · 1976 Mazda RX3

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 78V-268 covers 2,034 1976 Mazda RX3 for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,0341 model

ReportedDec 21, 1978Owners notified Feb 12, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V268000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SOME OF THE CARBURETORS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE BLIND PLUG SECTION OF THE FUEL PASSAGE.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL CLEAN THE PREVIOUS SEALANT FROM THE BLIND PLUG AND APPLY AN IMPROVED SEALANT AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE LEAKED FUEL DROPS ON A COMPONENTIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT HIGH TEMPERATURESS, A FIRE COULD START, RESULTINGIN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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

Built from September 1, 1975 to January 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.