Mazda · Canada · Crit
Mazda RX-7: Fuel System
Affects Mazda RX-7 · 1993–1995 — about 680 vehicles.
The hazard
RESIDUAL ENGINE HEAT AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF MAY CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FUEL HOSE ELASTICITY. THIS MAY LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN THE SEATING PERFORMANCE OF THE FUEL HOSES. IN ADDITION, REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE DETERIORATED FUEL HOSES MAY CAUSE FUEL SEEPAGE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH MODIFIED HOSES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational