Vehicle recall 78V268000 · December 21, 1978
1976 Mazda RX3
Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.
- Remedy
- The dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: in the event that the leaked fuel drops on a componentin the engine compartment at high temperaturess, a fire could start, resultingin vehicle damage and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V268000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 1978
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- February 12, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,034
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
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