Mazda CX-5: Filler pipe and cap

Date

Feb. 3, 2016

Filed by

Mazda North American Operations

Vehicles

Mazda CX-5 (2014, 2015, 2016)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Description of the defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Potentially affected

268799

What can happen

A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 25, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

9216B

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

301

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V064000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.