| Make : MAZDA | Model : MAZDA6 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021002 - 20030806 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V531000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040209 | Date Received by ODI: 20031216 | Date Added to Database: 20031218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA), INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1403L | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 56700 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK. |
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Consequence:
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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