NHTSA recall 16V793000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mazda RX-8
Reported Oct 31, 201669,447 vehicles affectedMazda North American OperationsMaker’s number 1017EBuilt Apr 10, 2003 – Feb 8, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.