Recall 16V684000: 2014–2016 Mazda MAZDA3

Report received

Sep 22, 2016

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected

17,484vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

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 Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.

Possible consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 Mazda MAZDA3138 complaints
• 2015 Mazda MAZDA3130 complaints
• 2016 Mazda MAZDA3104 complaints