Vehicle recall 77V203000 · November 18, 1977
1976 Mazda RX3
The fuel blind plug on the carburetor may fail due to improper sealing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel blind plug on the carburetor may fail due to improper sealing. This could result in fuel leakage and an engine compartment fire, if fuel reaches the heated components.
- Remedy
- Dealer will apply sealant to the blind plug section of the carburetor, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could cause serious injuries topassengers and could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V203000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1977
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- December 1, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,034
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
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