NHTSA recall 03V-531 (03V531000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 16, 2003 - about 56,700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V531000
Also written as: 03V-531
Manufacturer number: 1403L
Reported: December 16, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~56,700
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-531 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA6 - 2003

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