Mazda Rx8: Possible Fuel Leak
Mazda RX8 Fuel Leak Recall Mazda is recalling 30,108 RX8 vehicles in the United Kingdom because prolonged high-revving while parked can cause exhaust system components to melt, potentially damaging the fuel tank and causing malfunctions. The fix involves installing a heat insulator pad on the fuel tank and upgrading the power control module.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA RX8. Units affected: 30,108
- Reason
- In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-08-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8f8028a4-1419-43eb-add5-e17f7f4b7ceb