Recall 08V412000: 2007–2008 Mazda MAZDA6

Report received

Aug 15, 2008

Manufacturer

Mazda motor corp

Potentially affected

7,200vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Mazda MAZDA6156 complaints
• 2008 Mazda MAZDA6111 complaints