CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles built between May 21, 2015 and August 25, 2015 have a fuel tank shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter the fuel tank emissions system. If enough fuel gets into that system, it may leak onto the ground or cause the engine to stall. A fuel leak near an ignition source raises the risk of fire, and a sudden stall raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel shut-off valve and, if needed, replace the valve and affected fuel tank emissions system components at no cost to you. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs are completed, and the manufacturer will provide a rental car in the meantime.
To check whether your vehicle is included, contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option 6, and reference recall 8615J. You can also check your VIN for open recalls through NHTSA or a Mazda dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 20152016 |
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