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NHTSA recall 78V268000

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Mazda RX3

Reported Dec 21, 19782,034 vehicles affectedMAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCBuilt Sep 1, 1975 – Jan 1, 1976

The defect

Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.

The remedy

The dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mazda RX3
1976

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: in the event that the leaked fuel drops on a componentin the engine compartment at high temperaturess, a fire could start, resultingin vehicle damage and personal injury.