Recall 08V412000: Fuel Tank Repair/Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mazda/Mazda6 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Mazda Motor Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 08, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V412000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7200

SUMMARY:
Mazda is recalling 7,200 M/Y 2007-2008 Mazda6 vehicles with California emission specifications. The metal fuel tanks on the affected vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could lead to perforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank. The recall is expected to begin on or about August 28, 2008. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option 2.

NOTES:
Mazda recall No. 5008H. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.