NHTSA Recall 17V354000
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2017-06-01. An estimated 69,447 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 1017E
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.