Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”
Mazda North American Operations – Fuel Filler Pipe may Rupture in a Crash/FMVSS 301
| Report Received Date | 02/03/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V064000 |
| Consequence Summary | A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B. |
| Recall Code | 9216B |
| Potentially Affected | 268799 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V064000) |
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