NHTSA recall 08V-412 (08V412000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 15, 2008 - about 7,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V412000
Also written as: 08V-412
Manufacturer number: 5008H
Reported: August 15, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~7,200
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,200 MY 2007-2008 MAZDA6 VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATIONS. THE METAL FUEL TANKS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE PVC PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS WHICH MAY RESULT IN REDUCED CORROSION RESISTANCE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD LEAD TO PERFORATION OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR DAMAGE TO THE PROTECTIVE COATING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE COATING OR REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION 2.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-412 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA6 - 2007, 2008

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