Vehicle recall 08V412000 · August 15, 2008
2007-2008 Mazda Mazda6
The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in…
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- Summary
- Mazda is recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 MAZDA6 vehicles with california emission specifications. The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.
- Consequence
- This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall began on August 28, 2008. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 2.
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 5008H.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V412000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2008
- Filed by
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Manufacturer campaign
- 5008H
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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