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NHTSA Recall 16V788000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 912 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda Tribute.

912
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2018
owners notified (January 30)
NHTSA campaign16V788000
Manufacturer campaign0416J
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedOctober 28, 2016
Owner notificationJanuary 30, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V788000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda Tribute2010
Mazda Tribute Hybrid2011

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.