Mazda Announces Voluntary Recall
23 December 1997
Mazda Announces Voluntary RecallIRVINE, Calif., Dec. 23 -- Mazda has announced that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 357 1998-model B4000 pick-up trucks for the inspection and, if necessary, installation of a retaining clip on the flexible fuel line that runs along the frame to the engine. Mazda has found that on certain B4000 pickup trucks the flexible fuel line that runs from the frame to the engine may be routed closer to the exhaust manifold than desired. In a small number of cases, the fuel line may contact the exhaust manifold, which could possibly result in damage to the fuel line and subsequent leakage. In sufficient quantities, fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified via first-class mail and asked to take their vehicles to an authorized Mazda dealership to have the work performed. While this service should take less than one hour, some dealers may need to keep vehicles longer to accommodate their service schedules. SOURCE Mazda