The company does not have the parts yet so owners will need to wait until they are ready.
Mazda will recall 69.447 examples the 2004–2008 RX-8 vehicles in the United States to address a fuel leak. The affected sports cars were built between April 10, 2003 and February 18, 2008.
The two fuel pump rings can crack from heat from the engine or exhaust. One for the main pump, the other for the sub-tank fuel transport pump. This could eventually lead to a fuel leakage, which can be dangerous and cause fire danger.
After receiving a field report, the company began to investigate this issue in September 2013. The problem was attributed to improper maintenance in late January 2014. A second incident occurred in October 2014. The firm conducted a second investigation and found evidence in January 2015 of five cracked fuel pump rings. Mazda determined that the plastic parts were damaged by heat and stress in December 2015. Mazda finally decided that a recall was required on October 24, 2016.
Mazda will send owners a notice by mail regarding the recall. Dealers will replace the fuel pump ring and install a thermal insulation pad on the fuel tank. The parts are still not ready so owners will receive an initial letter informing them of the problem. A second letter will be sent when they are.
The RX-8 was last recall by the automaker earlier in the year to replace its passenger side airbag pump. These vehicles are among millions that have Takata-supplied parts which could explode in a crash.
Mazda retired the RX-8 in 2012 and still hasn’t introduced a rotary-engine-powered successor. Although the RX-Vision concept suggested a revival, it seems increasingly unlikely that a stunning coupe will ever hit the roads. It is apparently difficult to make Wankel’s engine meet modern fuel economy and emissions regulations.