Recall 00V-032: 1999 Mazda Miata
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Feb 7, 2000, covering about 22,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank.
The risk
This can cause a "hard to refuel" condition, and in some instances, a "fuel spit back" during refueling.
The fix
Dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.
Notes
Owner notification began may 19, 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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V032000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Miata | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-032?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The non-return valve installed at the lower end of the fuel filler pipe can stick due to insufficient clearance between the valve case and the valve shutter combined with the material properties of the fuel hose between the filler pipe and the fuel tank.
How is recall 00V-032 fixed?
Dealers will replace the non-return valve with a modified return valve.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.