Recall Detail

Ref No

10000126

Manufacturer

Mazda

Vehicle Class

 

Model/Type

Mazda6 / GM9s, GM9R, GJ8S & GK3S

Company(phone no)

Vang Iek Motors (Hong Kong) Limited - 3768 4898 / 3768 4848

Subject

Fuel Tank Insulator

Progress

Running

Affected Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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Description of Defect, how it came to light, and possible consequences if ignored.

On certain Mazda6 vehicles, it is possibile that a fuel may leak from fuel tank because the fuel tank partially melt, causing a hole in the worst case. The clearance between the fuel tank insulator and exhaust pipe is insufficient.

Remedial Action

Installed an insulator kit on the subjected vehicles:
1. Attachment of heatproff pad on the fuel tank.
2. Replacement of grommet with a modified one.
3. Attachment of glass wool on the insulator.

Build Dates

2002 to 16/2/2004

Launch Date

21/06/2004

Tentative Date of Recall Completion

30/6/2011