Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MAZDA | RX-8 |
| 2005 | MAZDA | RX-8 |
| 2006 | MAZDA | RX-8 |
| 2007 | MAZDA | RX-8 |
| 2008 | MAZDA | RX-8 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.