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Safety recall · 87V186000

Fuel system: tank assembly Mazda recall

MAZDA reported this recall to NHTSA on December 7, 1987. It covers about 33,868 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V186000
Reported
Dec 7, 1987
Vehicles
33,868
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel tank fixing band retention is not sufficient, allowing the band to rub against the fuel tank by vehicle vibrations.

The risk

This could wear a hole in the fuel tank which couldresult in fuel leakage.

The fix

Repair fuel fixing band by installing a rubber sheet.

Contacts

System: fuel tankvehicle description: passenger cars

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V186000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Mazda 626466C
1988 Mazda MX6175D

Questions

Is the 87V186000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V186000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V186000 announced?

MAZDA reported it to NHTSA on December 7, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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