Recall 16V793000: 2004–2008 Mazda RX-8

Report received

Oct 31, 2016

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected

69,447vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

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 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.

Possible consequence

The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Mazda RX-8490 complaints
• 2005 Mazda RX-8162 complaints
• 2006 Mazda RX-860 complaints
• 2007 Mazda RX-838 complaints
• 2008 Mazda RX-817 complaints