NHTSA recall campaign
17V354000
ManufacturerMazda North American OperationsReported2017-06-01Affected69,447 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
Risk
If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →