2016 Mazda Mazda3 Safety Ratings

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	16V684000
Mfg's Report Date:	SEP 21, 2016
Component:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	17484

Summary:
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.

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.

Dates of Manufacture:
JAN 03, 2014 to SEP 17, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
0116I