CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.
- 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
Some 2010-2011 Mazda Tribute vehicles with a 3.0L engine may have a fuel delivery module that can crack, causing a fuel leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire.
The remedy is a free replacement of the fuel delivery module flange with a redesigned part that has an updated fuel supply port, performed by an authorized Mazda dealer. Replacement parts are not yet available. Interim notices were mailed on December 23, 2016, and owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and reference recall 0416J. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda Tribute | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Mazda Tribute Hybrid | 2011 |