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Recalls for TRIBUTE MAZDA, MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, Sept 18, 2000

A recall was issued on Sept 18, 2000 for TRIBUTE MAZDA, manufactured by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE O-RING SEALS IN THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AT THE OUTLET END OF THE FUEL FILTER WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IN SOME CASES, THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL ODOR, OR POSSIBLY IN FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CONNECTION.FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL LINE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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