Mazda RX-8 (2004-2008): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V793000 · Oct 31, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations
69,447
vehicles affected
69,447
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V793000
- Date
- Oct 31, 2016
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 69,447
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 2004-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V793000?
1 model: Mazda RX-8 (2004-2008), about 69,447 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V793000?
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.
What can happen?
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase 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.