Vehicle recall 03V531000 · December 16, 2003
2003 Mazda Mazda6
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V531000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2003
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1403L
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56,700
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda6 (2003): 2003
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