- Mazda is recalling 16,200 2009-'10 Mazda 5 vehicles because of a defective fuel pump connector.
- The issue could lead to an engine stall and the inability to restart the engine.
- The recall is expected to begin on December 11.
WASHINGTON — Mazda is recalling 16,200 2009-10 Mazda 5 vehicles because of a defective fuel pump connector that could lead to engine stall and the inability to restart the engine, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly," said NHTSA in its recall summary of the problem. "The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break. This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine, increasing the risk of a crash."
The affected vehicles were built from June 29, 2009, through April 28, 2010. In other documentation filed with the federal government, Mazda said it received the first report of trouble in December 2009 from a customer in the China market who described an "engine no-start condition."
Mazda dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and, if necessary, replace it and repair the harness. The recall is expected to begin on December 11. Owners can contact Mazda at (800) 222-5500.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Mazda 5, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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poorjoe says:
02:54 AM, 12/09/2010
Consumer Reports does not get paid - that is the point of CR - they even BUY the cars they test themselves to remove any aspect of possibly perceived conflict of interest.
Any the Asian branded cars - even those built in the US - are so much better - OBJECTIVELY BETTER - than and "American" branded car that your comment is laughable.
Do more research, get out of Detroit and get a clue.
ronnjc says:
10:51 PM, 12/08/2010
I would say the Asians are now having to come clean on actually stating their recalls to the media. (finally) I guess they are not as good as Consumer Reports gets paid to say, they are.