Fuel may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall
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Mazda North American Operations is recalling 14,406 model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015.
The recalled vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2015.
Owners may contact the Mazda customer experience center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.
