Mazda Motor Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mazda Motor Corp. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 15, 2008

(Campaign #: 5008H)

FUEL TANK OUTSIDE COATING

MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,200 MY 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.

NHTSA ID: 08V412000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 7,200

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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 BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION 2.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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