A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.

Actions

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.

Documents (11)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE AND EMISSION RECALL 0116I
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4

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