NHTSA recall 17V-354 (17V354000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 1, 2017 - about 69,447 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V354000
Also written as: 17V-354
Manufacturer number: 1017E
Reported: June 1, 2017
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. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Why it is dangerous

If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-354 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-8 - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.