NHTSA recall 08V412000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Mazda MAZDA6
Reported Aug 15, 20087,200 vehicles affectedMAZDA MOTOR CORPMaker’s number 5008H
The defect
Mazda IS recalling 7,200 my 2007-2008 mazda6 vehicles with california emission specifications. the metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.
The risk
This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. the recall began on august 28, 2008. owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 2.