Mazda MAZDASPEED6, RX-8 (2006-2011): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V744000 · Sep 24, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations
13,891
vehicles affected
13,891
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V744000
- Date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 13,891
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 2006-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda | MAZDASPEED6 | 2006-2007 |
| Mazda | RX-8 | 2009-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V744000?
2 models: Mazda MAZDASPEED6 (2006-2007), Mazda RX-8 (2009-2011), about 13,891 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V744000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.