NHTSA recall 16V-793 (16V793000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 31, 2016 - about 69,447 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V793000
- Also written as
- 16V-793
- Manufacturer number
- 1017E
- Reported
- October 31, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~69,447
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
Why it is dangerous
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-793 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.