Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Mazda6 is a container that holds the gasoline. In some affected 2007-2008 models, the protective coating on the outside of the tank might have been damaged during manufacturing, making it more prone to rust.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coating is damaged, the fuel tank could start to rust and eventually leak. This could cause a fire if a spark is present, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will inspect the fuel tank's protective coating and fix or replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a recall notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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