Mazda Rx-8: Fuel May Leak
Mazda RX-8 Fuel Leak Recall Mazda is recalling approximately 25,190 RX-8 vehicles because heat from the engine and exhaust can damage plastic fuel pump components, potentially causing fuel leaks. A fuel leak in these vehicles could increase the risk of fire. The recall affects RX-8s in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA RX-8. Units affected: 25,190
- Reason
- On the subject vehicles the resin fuel pump rings located on the top surface of the fuel tank may deteriorate by heat from the engine and exhaust pipes. Over time this deterioration could cause the fuel tank to leak which may increase the risk a vehicle fire. The resin fuel pump discharge pipe mounted to the upper part of the fuel pump body (within the fuel tank) may also deteriorate following exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust systems. This deterioration may cause the pipe to crack creating a fuel leak which could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Fuel may leak from either...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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