NHTSA recall 16V-684 (16V684000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 22, 2016 - about 17,484 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V684000
- Also written as
- 16V-684
- Manufacturer number
- 0116I
- Reported
- September 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,484
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-684 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.