CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
- 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
The fuel filler pipe on these vehicles may rupture in a crash. A rupture can cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301, which covers fuel system integrity.
Mazda will notify owners. Dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the filler pipe bracket. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6, and reference recall 9216B. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website and schedule the free repair at an authorized Mazda dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-5 | 201420152016 |
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