NHTSA recall 16V-685 (16V685000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 23, 2016 - about 3,849 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V685000
- Also written as
- 16V-685
- Manufacturer number
- 0216I
- Reported
- September 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,849
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.
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 recirculation pipe 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 0216I.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-685 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.