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NHTSA Campaign Number

17V354000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Reported to NHTSA: January 6, 2017

Defect Description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.

What This Recall Page Shows

This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.

Affected Vehicles (5)

YearMakeModel
2004MazdaRX-8
2005MazdaRX-8
2006MazdaRX-8
2007MazdaRX-8
2008MazdaRX-8

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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 17V354000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.