NHTSA Recall 00V032000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,000 vehicles. It affects 1999 Mazda Miata.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V032000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | February 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can cause a "hard to refuel" condition, and in some instances, a "fuel spit back" during refueling.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda Miata | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.