NHTSA Campaign #03V531000 · Action PE03047

2003 Mazda Mazda6 Recall

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery

Issued · Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Affected model years
2003
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Vehicles affected
56,700
Report received

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.

Consequence

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Notes

MAZDA RECALL NO. 1403L. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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