Recall
Mazda Rx3 — 77V203000
NHTSA ID
77V203000
Make
Mazda
Model
Rx3
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1977-11-18
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Units Affected
2,034
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FUEL BLIND PLUG ON THE CARBURETOR MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, IF FUEL REACHES THE HEATED COMPONENTS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE BLIND PLUG SECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.