Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Mazda North American Operations – Fuel Pump Sealing Rings may Leak Fuel
| Report Received Date | 10/31/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V793000 |
| Consequence Summary | The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J. |
| Recall Code | 1017E |
| Potentially Affected | 69447 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V793000) |
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