Recalls for your 1976 Mazda Rx3

Recalls for 1976 Mazda Rx3

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1979 Mazda 818 SL Coupé "RX-3"

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1979 Mazda 818 SL Coupé "RX-3"

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Converted to an RX-3 with 1146 cm3 rotary engine.

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


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Corrective Action


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Toyo kogyo campaign no 6608.(808 models are 1600 & 1300).station wagons.possibility that piping for the check and cut valve which was established inthe fuel system to meet the federal motor vehicle safety standard no.301,fuel system integrity has been erroneously installed and fails to meetrequirements of standard no.301.(correct by inspecting and rerouting pipingto meet requirements of standard no.301).passenger vehicle.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the carburetors installed on the involved vehicles may develop fuel leakage from the blind plug section of the fuel passage.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will clean the previous sealant from the blind plug and apply an improved sealant at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: in the event that the leaked fuel drops on a componentin the engine compartment at high temperaturess, a fire could start, resultingin vehicle damage and personal injury.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The fuel blind plug on the carburetor may fail due to improper sealing.  This could result in fuel leakage and an engine compartment fire, if fuel reaches the heated components.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will apply sealant to the blind plug section of the carburetor, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmissions.system: fuel; carburetor.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could cause serious injuries topassengers and could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.