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NHTSA recall 21V-744 (21V744000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 24, 2021 - about 13,891 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
21V744000
Also written as
21V-744
Manufacturer number
5121I
Reported
September 24, 2021
Vehicles affected
~13,891
Component
fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

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)

Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-744 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-8 - 2009, 2010, 2011

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.