CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 and 2009-2011 RX-8 vehicles may have fuel pump mounting rings that allow fuel to leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized Mazda dealer will install new fuel pump mounting rings at no cost to you. On RX-8 vehicles, the dealer will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. You can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, and reference recall number 5121I.
Do not wait for the letter to arrive. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included and schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda MAZDASPEED6 | 20062007 |
|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 | 200920102011 |